The Black-Bearded Barbarian : The life of George Leslie Mackay of Formosa

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THE BLACK BEARDED BARBARIAN

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But there came a day when he did understand, and on that day he was ready to obey.

When bedtime came the boys were asked if they had finished their work, and the story of the last big stone was told. "G. L. would not leave it," the brother explained. The father looked smilingly at little G. L. who still sat, dangling his short legs from his chair, and studying the fire.

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