At the conclusion of this recital, he again rubbed the stone for a while, and gave vent to some nonsensical utterances, after which he surrendered it to Chia Cheng. This object, he said, has already resumed its efficacy; but you shouldnt do anything to desecrate it. Hang it on the post of the door in his bed-room, and with the exception of his own relatives, you must not let any outside female pollute it. After the expiry of thirty-three days, he will, I can guarantee, be all right.
Chia Cheng then gave orders to present tea; but the two priests had already walked away. He had, however, no alternative but to comply with their injunctions, and lady Feng and Pao-yue, in point of fact, got better from day to day. Little by little they returned to their senses and experienced hunger. Dowager lady Chia and Madame Wang, at length, felt composed in their minds. All the cousins heard the news outside. Tai-yue, previous to anything else, muttered a prayer to Buddha; while Pao-chai laughed and said not a word.
Sister Pao, inquired Hsi Chun, what are you laughing for?
I laugh, replied Pao-chai, because the Thus-Come Joss has more to do than any human being. Hes got to see to the conversion of all mankind, and to take care of the ailments, to which all flesh is heir; for he restores every one of them at once to health; and he has as well to control peoples marriages so as to bring them about through his aid; and what do you say, has he ample to do or not? Now, isnt this enough to make one laugh, eh?
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