Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 366
lieving Buddhato dwell in them. If by any chance, however, aChristian looks upon one of these holy talismans,its charm is supposed to be lost at once, and it isof no further value to the owner. The picturewas taken by Mr. A. C. Warner of Pacific Grove,California. Lucia Shepardson. THE RIVER THAT… … THE CLAM-SHELL WITH IMAGES OF BUDDHA. comes from China, and offers a good exampleof the cleverness of the priests there. Tinyimages of Buddha are inserted in the shell ofthe living animal, which is then left undis-turbed for a year. At the end of that time theclam has covered the little figures…
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