PREFACE.
I feel that some apology is due to the readers of this little volume, seeing that so many abler pens than mine have written about Japan. It was only owing to the request of Baron Ozawa that my half-formed intention took practical shape, and that I ventured to write my experiences amongst a people who have won my deepest regard and admiration. He expressed himself as follows : " You have been welcomed, not only as a helper, but also as a friend, and have had a far greater insight of our hospitals than  any other foreign lady.    Will you