Hickory began to whimper, Patsey drew back, Polly alone stood her ground, albeit with a trembling lip. "Let's say our prayers and frighten it away," she said, stoutly. "No! No!" said Wan Lee, with sudden alarm. "No frighten Spillits! You waitee!
Hickory began to whimper, Patsey drew back, Polly alone stood her ground, albeit with a trembling lip. "Let's say our prayers and frighten it away," she said stoutly. "No! no!" said Wan Lee, with a sudden alarm. "No frighten Spillits! You waitee! Chinee boy he talkee Spillit not to frighten you."* * The Chinese pray devoutly to the Evil Spirits NOT to injure them.