met only a few days ago in Shanghai, on his way back to Seechuan, not' yet weary in well doing. Our paths have brought us together at various times during.past years, He reminded me that he has been stationed at Shuting for 29 years, jand jocularly said that he now knows a little about Szechuan! He also reminded me that we first met at my farewell meeting in London in 1892, where he wa one of the speakers. May his remaining years lof service be crowned with blessing!
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