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Show 216 This minor deviousness did not detract from the Yuraku-en - - if anything it added excitement to the sensuousness which what one appeal. Most of the guests' routine was physical: they lay around, took hot baths, ate and drank, and by way of exercise climbed the facing that, before the war, had held a Funicular subsequently dismantled for its metal. At the top they turned as tradition prescribed and peered at Amanohashidate through their legs, the purpose being to capture the gods' cerulean sensation,though Phyllis said it made the blood run to her head and she felt sick to her stomach. The expedition started (SIN ALWAYS DOES- - Bain) innocently enough. Sato-san suggested to Yosh that, autumn being at its height and Miyazu its prettiest, the Detachments have one more fling before winter endangered the road. He would close the inn to other visitors; the Americans would have it to themselves. The idea caught on at once, for they had not been out together since Kyoto, and it had been a trying summer. Moreover winter on the San'in-sen was cold and endless. Yosh told Mike, who carried it to Phyllis, who mentioned it to Louise, and it was done. It occurred to them that the occasion would also serve as farewell party for tha Murakamis, whose orders had finally come, and this gave a |