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construction. The people everywhere are not only polite but they are in no way resentful of the foreigner. They appear quite indifferent but never hostile or insolent in their own country which is very unusual for natives of the lower classes. The fruits now in season are cherries apples & peaches. Chrysanthemums are common also gardenias but few flowers at this season.  The Japanese do not show much love for pet animals.  You seldom see a dog or a cat about their houses.  Horses are comparatively rare in the streets work of the hauling being done by men.
28) The rain continued all day until 4 p.m. when it stopped but did not clear. Went with Gould to Tokyo.