Among other things that attracted my attention was a simple-looking Chinese fan, apparently folded up.

On examining it I found that inside of the fan-case was a sharp knife or blade like a wide dagger.

This could be carried in an unsuspecting manner into the midst of a company of men, and in a moment, if you had in your breast the wicked spirit of revenge, your enemy could be weltering in his life blood at your feet.

It suggested all kinds of tragedies, and no doubt its invention had behind it some treacherous impulse.

The writer ventured to purchase it, but he hastens to announce to his friends that his purposes are good and innocent.
Though in the same category as the sword or dagger hidden in a walking-stick or a concealed weapon, this bloodthirsty knife will repose harmlessly in its fan-case like a sleeping babe in his cradle.
A Chinese boarding house next claimed our inspection.