I do not know whether you have ever visited that country, but even if you have not you must be aware to some extent of the dangers to which our calling is subjected.

We carry our lives in our hands from the moment we leave civilization until we enter it again.

There are times, however, that compensate one for all the trials that have to be undergone." "You must excuse me," I said, "if I remind you that my time is valuable, and that, however interested I may be in the missionary work of China, I cannot allow it to interfere with my business.

The sooner you tell me in what way you want me to help you, the sooner I shall be able to give you the answer you are seeking." "I must implore your pardon," the man continued, humbly enough, "I am afraid our calling, however, is apt to make us a trifle verbose.

If you will allow me, I will put what I have to say in as few words as possible." I bowed and signed to him to proceed.
"Our case is as follows," he began.