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AMONG THE PORCELAIN-MAKERS. 1 83
" I propose we go to a restaurant and have lunch," said
Oto.
" I am willing," said Sallie, " for I am very tired and some-
what annoyed with those forgeries. The proprietor was quite
right when he said no person of any judgment could mistake
even the finest modern ware for the beautiful ancient pieces."
AN ACTOR AND HIS CANDLE-BEARER.
The party went to a charming place in Shiba, and while
they were waiting for their food to be cooked, Mrs. Nambo
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said to Sallie, Have you ever heard the story of Ikiu? "
"
"No," answered the girl; I would be pleased to do so."
The old lady corrected her attitude, that is, sat up straight
on her heels, coughed, glanced downward, and said,
"The Shojo (chief priest) of the temple of Dai Toku, had
a very beautiful old incense-burner, which he considered the
most valuable of his treasures. Whenever he went upon a