While still under a cloud he was suddenly removed during the cholera visitation." The China Inland Mission has pleasant quarters close under the city wall.

Their pretty chapel opens into the street, and displays prominently the proclamation of the Emperor concerning the treaty rights of foreign missionaries.

Seven children, all of whom are girls, are boarded on the premises, and are being brought up as Christians.

They are pretty, bright children, the eldest, a girl of fourteen, particularly so.

All are large-footed, and they are to be married to Christian converts.