Letters from the Far East . ing to close a refractorysteamer trunk, packed to its fullest capacity, by sittingon it and tugging at the straps. He finally accom-plished it, strapped and locked it; and he was MajorBurgoyne, M. P., worth his million. We reached Hongkong Monday morning, January14, and were made happy by seeing Doctor Chamberscome on board. He had come from Canton on purposeto meet us. We sighed contentedly, and knew ourtroubles regarding baggage, passport, permit to leavethe city, trains, etc., were at an end. He would attendto all; and he did, making it possible for us to leave f
Letters from the Far East . ing to close a refractorysteamer trunk, packed to its fullest capacity, by sittingon it and tugging at the straps. He finally accom-plished it, strapped and locked it; and he was MajorBurgoyne, M. P., worth his million. We reached Hongkong Monday morning, January14, and were made happy by seeing Doctor Chamberscome on board. He had come from Canton on purposeto meet us. We sighed contentedly, and knew ourtroubles regarding baggage, passport, permit to leavethe city, trains, etc., were at an end. He would attendto all; and he did, making it possible for us to leave forCanton the same day. After lunching at a restaurant, we took the ferryacross to Kow Loon; and boarded the train forCanton, which we reached about 7 p. m. On the way our train ran over and killed a man. 50 LETTERS FROM THE FAR EAST His poor, mutilated body was placed in the baggage-car and brought to Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Speicher met us at the station inCanton and took us to their home, where we were tobe Home of Miss Ford and Miss Thompson, of theC. I. M., Lanchi
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