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Show Our Hospitals are about as busy as usual. There are several who; have been wounded by bandit raids not far away. One soldier with a. bullet through his abdomen is just recovering, and disproves the sometimes' statement that the Chinese are not fighters. His follow soldiers state that he shot two bandits after he was wounded. The. party also, killed a notorious robber, thus securing a large reward! offered for the; latter1, dead or alive. Emma, is already deep in household duties, in Committee meetings, and in her instructional work in the Nurses' Training School. Margaret (a "young lady" of sixteen) and Arthur (a silent boy of ten) went to the North China American School at Tungchow near Peking a few days ago, and we already have lists of thirds they want "chop chop." Frankie has his lessons at home. A while ago he was wondering about, telegrams; getting from Japan to Tehchow ^a five or six day trip by rail and steamer) and we explained there was, a cable on the bottom of the sea, "But," says Frankie, "won't the telegram get wet?" May our wirelessed greetings, be neither too wet nor too dry-but make amends for the best wishes not earlier sent. Thanksgiving and Christmas greetings-to bear the usual Chinese high rate of interest till due-in which all six of our family join, Cordially, FRANCIS F. TUCKER. |