134 MISSIONARY LIFE IN ASEANTEE. 
ever, wished to remain for the expected entrance of Adu 
Bofo, and of course gained the king's permission. 
On June 29th, a box was broken open while we were 
assembled for prayer, and nine dollars worth of gold dust 
was stolen, whereupon we discharged the most guilty 
of the party. Out of our last package, we selected as a 
present for the king an English New Testament, and 
when Joseph presented it, he wished to look into it, but 
was hindered by his people, who said, " It is the Word of 
God, and had better remain unopened." 
