The Chinese had promised to let Hong Kong keep its much more democratic political system, but I had the clear impression that the details of their reunion were still being worked out, and that neither side was fully satisfied with the present state of affairs.

Sansha Bay, 62 miles north of Foochow, is one of the good harbors on the China coast. It has deep water and is surrounded on all sides by steep precipices.

Susie has yellow hair, - - - . She has a little breathless voice and a startled little laugh; even her name is like a powder puff.

[H]e suddenly broke out, Well, then, as I understand you, what you recommend me is to marry Miss Bernardstone, and carry on an intrigue with Lady Vandeleur! He knew perfectly that I recommended nothing of the sort, and he must have been very angry to indulge in this boutade.