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THE WONDERFUL CITY OF TOKIO.
"Why is Hotei always depicted with a big sack? " inquired
Sallie, as they seated themselves upon the matted floor.
Mrs. Nambo smiled, closed her eyes, and said, "That is to
contain the presents he gathers for good children. He often
uses it as a boat to cross the water. He has eyes in the back
STREET-DANCERS.
of his head, so that he is always watching the little ones.
Have you any god like him? "
"
No," answered
"
Sallie, but our Santa Claus is said to be
endowed with similar attributes."
The landlady, who had listened with open-mouthed admi-