And say, "Dear child, may I inquire
Which form of faith you most admire?"
And Maly answer he request:
"My like Chinee Joss-pidgin best:
My love Kwan-wán[21] with chilo neat,
And Joss-stick[22] smellee velly sweet."
"Afóng, our olo cook down stairs,
Make teachee Maly Chinee players:[23]
Say, if my chin-chin Fô[24]—oh joy!—
Nex time my born, my bornee boy!"[25]