And what of April? Many of us, 1 daresay, would wail with Browning for w change of scenery, with April in the offing; but what of Past Shanghai Aprils? In 1926, the first day was "very warm," Good Friday was rainy and there were seven other rainy or overcast days to prove that April's smile has a tear in it, always, Fine Weather over-ruled, however, with 16 days marked clear. May entered with a soft promise which was not fulfilled beyond the first. four "very warm" days. Bf, Pluvius upset ccleulations on the fifth, There followed an intermittent period of "fair" and "rainy" with occasional "very cool" for the remainder of the month, There were 24 days in May which appear to have been—if cold print can be. Judged—not as bad as weather} maligners make one imagine about Shanghai springs, Again, the olement of personal opinion must enter in but my friend is not one of your' all too optimistic and tiresome! optimisto, either,
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