With his father, employed in a local Japanese mill, Mr. Toba searched for the missing man until February 5, when it was learned that the boys' father was serving with the China Inland Mission.
The following day, wearing new gowns and shoes bought by Mr. Toba senior, the two happy boy met their father. There were tears, incoherent but happy mumbling, and hearty arigato"—thank you—to Mr. Toba.
Twenty-four hours later, local new: papers recorded Mr. Toba's reward. His good friend, Mr. Tatsugi Takase, has
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