Transvestia

"Hundreds of letters?"

"Truly. All asking about the monastery, all begging for invitations. Many even ask for money to make the journey. What manner of people are these?"!

Turner could have given him a clue, but he chose not to. He remained silent for a short space, then said, "Is there some way that I can earn money here, until I have enough to leave?"

"Well! A

The Lama looked at him in surprise. moment ago you were dying to have me ask you to stay- now you wish to leave. Very well. We shall see what possibilities exist. But, tell me, Mr. Turner. Why so resigned to leaving now?"

"Some men hold selfish dreams..."

"Indeed!" The Lama considered this. Even- tually, he said, "I will se what we can do to help you, Mr. Turner,"

"Yeah--thanks,"

The next morning, Turner was again summoned to the Lama's chambers. There was another exotically attired person present whom the Lama introduced as that worthy in charge of the mundane matters of international finance, credits and exchange--in short--the bookkeeper.

"We can usefully employ you for a time, Mr. Turner, if you have any ability in office procedures."

"I was an accountant in an office before I came here." Turner answered,

"Splendid. You may begin at once then, Ah-- remuneration--I do not have knowledge of pay struc- tures in large corporations--in any case, they would

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