The Girl from Hong-Kong: A Story of Adventure Under Five Suns — page 64: what you’re looking at

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58 THE GIRL FROM HONG-KONG of evening, for the drop of the sun is to ‘be the signal which marks the train’s departure. ‘In due time Terry and his faithfol aonEhenl arrive at the station. ~~ “They find it a scene of great bustie, for people are leaving Bombay in droves, choosing to face the pangs of starvation up-country than to run the risk of the terri- ble plague by remaining. | Having wisely taken time by the forelock, Terry has made sure of accommodations for himself and man, in which provision money always cuts a wide swath. The scene just before the train pulls oat is quite striking, and its equal can hardly be found elsewhere, Those who depart have hosts of friends to see them off, and what with the laughter and shouts and general con- fasion, Terry finds much to notice. His anxiety is relieved when Colonel Averill and his ‘party arrive. Doris has seen him and condescends to bestow a little ned upon him, which will serve as food for his hungry soul these hours to come. At least the smile that accompanies this nod tells him she is not displeased at his sudden intention to visit Persia after he has learned that Teheran draws her in some mysterious way. There are times when a true friend, upon whom we can depend in emergencies, is a eomichooks.com