“Professional match-maker.”
“Oh-h—what did she want there?” questioned Marion.
“A husband,” said Mr. Kurukawa. “Well, in she walked, and the Nakoda, when he beheld her glorious beauty, was overcome with the honor of her presence in his house. Said she:
“‘Honorable creature, cease to degrade yourself at my insignificant feet. Pray arise.’
“He did so, humbly and apologetically.
“Now, in America, a girl might have said: ‘Have you any husbands for sale?’ In Japan the girl said: ‘Deign to prepare a look-at meeting for me. I wish to marry.’
“Then she proceeded to explain herself further by means of questions.
“‘Know you many men creatures so depraved of mind they prefer not to go to the war?’
“‘I am, alas, acquainted with many such depraved reptiles,’ answered the Nakoda.
“‘Ah! Well, it is such a one I would marry. Do you think I can secure such a husband?’