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The Soul of the Far East

CHAPTER 5
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As you enter it there opens out in front of you a fairy-like vista of illumination.

Two long lines of gayly lighted shops, stretching off into the distance, look out across two equally endless rows of torch-lit booths, the decorous yellow gleam of the one contrasting strangely with the demoniacal red flare of the other.

This perspective of pleasure fulfils its promise.

As your feet follow your eyes you find yourself in a veritable shoppers' paradise, the galaxy of twinkle resolving into worlds of delight.

Nor do you long remain a mere spectator; for the shops open their arms to you.


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