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Two weeks after this, as we passed down the street, the orange woman hailed us to know if we had brought "The Book," a tract which, had been read to them on the first visit. The woman seemed to cling to this tract; but the third time she appeared indifferent. Feeling very sad, I rose, inquiring if she desired Christians to visit her no more. "No, teacheress," she exclaimed with emphasis, "_I am thinking_."
O how often have those words brought comfort! When the cold "Go" has met me; when the loud laugh of derision has rung after me; when traversing mountains and burning sands; when making our way through stifling crowds until our feet were blistered, and we have sunk speechless at our door; _then_ has echoed around us: "Burmah IS THINKING!"