Word: chinging
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Dates: during 1881-1881
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WHILE the philosopher was enjoying Yung's entertainment, his daughter had been playing the unaccustomed part of hostess. Scarcely had the philosopher left the hut when Tue, looking from the door, saw Ching, the magnate of the village, coming directly towards her. She was naturally fluttered at the thought of receiving so distinguished a visitor, the more so because she was utterly ignorant of what ought to be done in the present case. To Ching's inquiries about her father, she hesitatingly answered that he had just gone out, but would probably be back in a short time...
...come, and see what the poor boy will do. But oh!" in excitement, "O Loe! here comes Ching...
...waited the approach of Ching. He came up, breathless...
...lifted her face to his appealingly; she was fascinated. But, not deigning to notice the girl, Ching strode off in the direction Loe had taken...
...care nothing for Ching's favor," said...