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the States, I do not feel very much veneration for the seven
gods
of luck."
Mrs. Nambo thought a while, then said, "Ah! my son,
how pleasant it would be if I could feel as you do. You only
worship one God, while we have a dozen. I suppose that you
really
:?
know more than we do."
Yes," said Mr. Nambo, "you are right,
MR. NAMBO AT PRAYER.
wife. I wish I
could be like our son, but I have believed in the gods of my
ancestors too long to be able to turn my back upon them."
A few evenings after this conversation, Mr. and Mrs.
Nambo and Oto visited the Kaga Yashiki, and spent several
hours with the Jewetts.
As usual, the dear old lady was exceedingly chatty, and
afforded the mirth-loving Fitz great amusement. When the