“Sure thing,––just what we want!

“Say, John!––what your name?”

“Me,––my name? My name, Ah Sing.”

“Ah Sing!” exclaimed Jim, looking upward in expectancy.

“Ya,––Ah Sing!” repeated the other with a set, Chinese grin.

“Ah Sing!”

“Ya,––Ah Sing!”

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“Then, why in heaven’s name, don’t you? I’ve asked you twice,” laughed Jim, showing his large teeth.

The Chinaman showed his own in return.