144 ALL ABQARD FOR SUNRISE LANDS. top of the heap, his rightful place; and to Yedo, whose name became Tokiyo as a part of the change, he went, as Japan’s lawful ruler. But now, what did the mikado party do but espouse the cause of the ¢ bar- barian;’ and lo, the new Japan! There were men wise enough to see . what was best, and seeing, obeyed their convictions. Foreign ideas are making Japan over; and among these ideas is the blessed religion of our Saviour.” “Rick,” whispered Ralph. The youngest of the “three boys” had gone to sleep over the history of Japan, and Ralph gently punched him. Rick rubbed his eyes, then opened them. ; “Rick, the doctor knows a lot about Japan. Let’s get him to tell a Japanese story,” whispered Ralph. A story! Rick was wide-awake at once. “Doctor, can’t you tell us a storv like what the Japanese story- tellers tell?” “ Ha, ha, Ralph! Do you want me to mount a chair, and begin in style?” : “Oh, yes.” “And pass a hat?” The boys who had spent all the money allowed for that day, looked aghast. A thought helped Ralph out of his corner. “Pass it for the benefit of two penniless boys from Concord! Oh yes, doctor.” - “We will compromise, Ralph, and not pass any.