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0172 Sand-Buried Ruins of Khotan : vol.1
Sand-Buried Ruins of Khotan : vol.1 / Page 172 (Color Image)

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poplar-lined avenue, and the light of a lantern showed me the
outer gate of Mr. Macartney's residence that was to offer me
a home for the next few weeks. Belated as I was, my arrival
was not unexpected, and as I descended from the spacious
court to the terraced garden I found myself welcomed in the
heartiest fashion by Mr. and Mrs. Macartney. Comfortable
quarters adjoining the garden were awaiting me, and when
after a needful change I joined my hosts in their dining-room,
there was every little luxury to favour the illusion that I
was in an English home far away from the Heart of Asia.