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THE WONDERFUL CITY OF TOKIO.
The boys hurried to meet their friend, who, on seeing them
said,
" The weather is not too warm,
so I think we had better
take a walk to-day. I have something important to tell you.
My parents desire to visit Nara, Kioto and the sacred shrines
of Ise, and wish to know whether you will honor us with your
company. We think of going to Kobe by steamer, from
thence to Osaka and Kioto by rail, after which we shall take
jin-riki-sha and make the journey to Ise. You must promise
to come."
"Is Sallie to go?" asked Fitz.
"Most certainly," said the doctor. "I am instructed to in-
vite your parents and all the family."
f
That would be jolly," said Fitz.
" I like going to sacred
places, it is such fun. Come right in, Oto, and deliver your
to father and mother."
The Professor and Mrs. Jewett agreed to accept the invita-
message
tion, which was really intended as some little return for the
hospitality shown by them to Oto when he was in the States.
"
I shall only be able to spend a few hours with you to-
day," said the young man, as his friends clustered around him.
"What shall we do?"
"
Let us go out and see the sights near the yashiki? an-
swered Sallie.
" It is always interesting to watch the peddlers
plying their trades."
"One moment, daughter," said Mrs. Jewett, "you must be
back by noon. Our good friend, Professor Mason, has asked
us to go over to the College of Music and hear a concert
which will be given by his pupils at two o'clock."
"I am so pleased," answered Sallie. "We will be sure to
return in time. Now, boys, I am ready."
As they walked through the grounds, they saw a kaido