On the other hand, you seldom revere your immediate grandfather, unless he has promised to leave you some money." "Bull's eye!" piped O'Higgins.
"Of course, there is a criminal element, but the percentage is no larger than that in America or Europe.

Why don't you try to find out how the every-day Chinese lives, how he treats his family, what his normal habits are, his hopes, his ambitions?
Why don't you come to China as I went to America--with an open mind ?" "You're on," said O'Higgins, briskly.

"I'll engage you for four days.

To-day is for the sights; the other three days--lessons.
How's that strike you ?" "Very well, sir.

At least I can give you a glimmer." A smile broke the set of Ah Cum's lips.