Canton at night is as much China as the border town of Lan-Chow-fu.

A white man takes his life in his hands.

But Ah Cum is widely known for his luck.

Besides," he added cynically, "it is said that God watches over fools and drunken men." This expression was old in Ruth's ears.

She had heard the trader utter it many times.
"Thank you," she said, and left the office.
The manager stared at the empty doorway for a space, shrugged, and returned to his ledgers.