Although gambling Is prohibited 1 Mongolia, itis of course, done on the quid; those caught are put into} gaol. A number of Chinese who accompanied a foreigner during the course of a pony-buying expedition happened to be cough despite his warnings, and were imprisoned for playing mahjongg.
The foreigner immediately informed the authorities, who were vitally interested in his business, that he could nothing without his Chinese, and they eventually came to terms in the matter. It was arranged that the Chinese could leave the gaol at 9 a.m. each day, but he had to guarantee deliver them back to the warden in charge promptly at pin. this was found to be completely io the satisfaction of all but the Chinese, who were, however, permitted 10 re-tun to Peiping at the end of the expedition.
The story is told of an unfortunate] man who was imprisoned for some minor offence, and who during the period of his sentence, kept the [prison's books, being a bookkeeper by profession, When he had served his term, he expected to be allowed to return heme, but was told this could not be, as there was no other prisoner in gaol who could do any' Book-keeping. They told him he would have 10 stay in gaol a little long Again you ask: "Isn't that brid Tike a rainbow, over the river? No answer, hand in hand, we cross the bridge.
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