Towards the end of 1926, how. or, Taisho, father Chichibu, grew seriously: indisposed and Prince Chichibu was] compelled to discontinue his studies: and return home. He hurried by' way of the Atlantic, but the Emperor had by then died. On his arrival in America, he was received by President Coolidge and spent a night at the home of Mr, Tsunéo Matsudaira, then ambassador to Washington, When he arrived in Japan, the nation was deep in mourning for the late Emperor, but, in secret arrangements were going on to find Prince Chichibu a bride, Miss Se-
Tsu-Ko Matsudaira was amongst those suggested and, when Prince Chichibu personally pressed for her hand and was supported by his mother (the Dowager Empress was Known to have been fond of the present Princess Chichibu ever since she was a little gil), Miss jo-Tsu-Ko was finally. chosen and the decision conveyed to Mr. Matsudaira at Washington.
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