houseboat moored in" quiet inlet off the main canal, inthe: shade of a grove. of elm, trees, fluttered by soft breezes." To. the right at the water's edge a wooden fence. with barred gator Way leading into 2 grave-yard, ite-guarded. Weeping wilt Troop their amber-green fronds gainst this bai rely regard the quiet water at the foot of the granite steps. To the left, beyond the grove, un impressive widow's pailou.
Gver the deck of the houseboat fan awning is stretched beneath that a table but recently deserted, for the fragrance of bacon still lingers on-the fresh morning air. 'The. Shanghai houseboy moves about in' immaculate white
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