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348 HONDA THE SAMURAI,
Item 2. Chairs and tables, requiring more trouble,
but are, perhaps, more dignified and advantageous.
The lady or wife at the place of honor at
the head of the table impressed me mightily.
Item 3. The children at the table, well trained,
behaving well, and, though kept in subordination,
are not only kindly helped but are talked to and
instructed by the father. This gives me a suggestive
insight into the family education of these American
Christians.
Item 4. As for the soup and fish, they are no
better than Japanese, for ours are excellent. The
meat, which is Chinese mutton, is a new thing to
me and very toothsome. The vegetables are very
delicate. The jam and American preserves are wonderful.
The coffee, a horrible brew; bread and
butter are curiosities, and concerning them I have
no settled opinion.
Item 5. The father giving thanks to Heaven while
all bow their heads is beautiful. I like the idea. I
am reminded of what the great Teacher did before
he fed the thousands of people.