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2l8 THE WONDERFUL CITY OF TOKIO.
tr We have some very fine temples here," said Mrs. Nambo.
"
I want you to visit this one," pointing to an archway, beyond
which were seen some buildings.
:f The Nio (two kings) are
very fine."
The Jewetts, wishing to please her, inspected the hideous
images which, unlike those at Asakusa, were only protected by
a low fence.
"I do not think this In figure looks much like a woman,"
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said Fitz. It has a moustache."
"
Oh, that is not exactly a woman," said Mrs. Nambo.
" Our gods constantly change their appearance and attributes.
Sometimes they are male and at others female. Then again
they are one person or two. You have to study these things,
and must read the good books."
Oto came to her rescue, saying, w Honorable mother,
it is
the hour for our friends to take their dinner."
"
Certainly, certainly," she answered.
"
Please excuse my
talking so much. When I speak about religion I never know
where to stop."
" She is like Aunt Hannah Jane Jewett," whispered Fitz to
his sister.
" " Hush ! murmured Sallie.
" It is not respectful to make
such remarks."
When they reached the inn, they found that Mr. Nambo
had ordered a very excellent Japanese dinner, to which every-
body did full justice. The Jewetts had lived long enough in
Japan to heartily enjoy its cookery.
Oto's father presided with great dignity, and it was comical
to see him and Professor Jewett bowing and sucking in their
breath in the most approved native fashion.
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I think to-morrow we will visit Nara," he remarked.
There is not much more to be seen here."