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THE WONDERFUL CITY OF TOKIO.
The next afternoon they started, and by nightfall were
in a delightful little residence overlooking the bay.
They remained in this lovely spot for nearly a fortnight,
and spent many hours in watching the children wading in the
shallows near the rocks, and fishing for ai (whitebait) and
crabs. On the left, near a hatoba (pier), on which were
many warehouses, was a fleet of junks that Oto said came from
away down South, laden with coal and pottery.
The days passed so pleasantly, that one morning the young
Americans were very much
COASTING JUNKS.
surprised when their father
said, " This is the twenty-
eighth of August. It is
time we started for home.
The Yokohama steamer
touches here to-morrow, and
we will return in time to get
comfortably settled before
the beginning of the college
term."
At noon the next day they embarked on board a Mitsu
Bishi steamer, and reached their destination the following
evening.
They were very glad to get back, and on entering the
Yokohama railway station, Fitz cried, "Hurrah! In an hour
we shall be in the wonderful city of Tokio!"
They had a car all to themselves, and enjoyed
the ride
immensely.
* Look at Fuji," said Sallie, pointing to the mountain,
which was bathed in the glories of a summer sunset.
'
?
There
is not much snow left now, is there?"
"The rice is coming on well hereabouts" remarked Mrs.