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Show TOO GIDDY FOP. HCPt. ' Costume Shocked South Sea Ulander'o Sense of Modesty. When tlio Into Ulshop Solwyn flrat wont as a missionary to tho South Sea Islands ho found tho natives In various Islands very tractable. Tho fact however, that tho Islanders wont nb-. nb-. aolutoly united caused the Rood bishop soma anxiety and ho resolved to direct part of his eflorts to get them to wear at least tho minimum of clothing. Ho therefore obtained some bright' ly colored calico anil lett It lying carelessly care-lessly about his hut, knowing well that tho bright colors would soon attract tho attention of tho natives. An old natlvo lady soon afterwards called and "bishopy" allowed her to oyo tho cloth for somo time. At last ho picked up a piece, and, offering It to tho natlvo, said that ho would give it to her If she would wear it. Sho departed In great glee, but returned re-turned tho following day with a downcast down-cast look, and tho cloth neatly rolled up. Handing It back to tho astonished missionary, sho said, "Mo no wear that, bishopy; me too shy!" Stray Stories. |