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—A TRIP TO CHINA. 81have learned more about China to-day than in all thelessons I had at school, though I used to rattle off theanswers as fast as I could go. No one explained anythingto us, so all I remember is that tea and silk comefrom there, and the women have little bits of feet. Isaw Fun looking at mine, and he must have thoughtthem perfectlyimmense," answered Rose, surveyingher stout boots with sudden contempt." ^Ye will have out the maps and the globe, and I '11show you some of my journeys, telling stories as Avego. That will be next best to doing it actually."" You are so fond of travelling, I should think itwould be very dull for you here, uncle. Do youknow. Aunt Plenty says she is sure you will be offina year or tAvo."" Very likely."" Oh me ! Avhat shall I do then ? " sighed Rose, ina tone of despair that made Uncle Alec's face brightenAvith a look of genuine pleasure as he said significantly,—" Next time I go I shall take my little anchor aa ithme. HoAv Avill that suit ? "" Really, uncle ? "" Really, niece."Rose gave a littlebounce of rapture which causedthe boat to " wiggle " in a way that speedily quietedher down. But she sat beaming joyfully and tryingto think Avhich of some hundred questions she Avouldask first, AA^hen Dr. Alec said, pointing toAvas coming up behind them in great style,a boat that" HoAV well those fellows roAV ! Look at them, andtake notes foryour own use by and by."4* J.