One can neither tell whether it has been really lost, Tai-yue, who stood by, interposed, smiling the while sarcastically; nor could one say whether it hasnt been given away to some one to be mounted in some trinket or other and worn!
Pao-yue made no reply; but set to work, seeing that the two sides of the dressing table were all full of toilet boxes and other such articles, taking up those that came under his hand and examining them. Grasping unawares a box of cosmetic, which was within his reach, he would have liked to have brought it to his lips, but he feared again lest Hsiang-yuen should chide him. While he was hesitating whether to do so or not, Hsiang-yuen, from behind, stretched forth her arm and gave him a smack, which sent the cosmetic flying from his hand, as she cried out: You good-for-nothing! when will you mend those weaknesses of yours! But hardly had she had time to complete this remark, when she caught sight of Hsi Jen walk in, who upon perceiving this state of things, became aware that he was already combed and washed, and she felt constrained to go back and attend to her own coiffure and ablutions. But suddenly, she saw Pao-chai come in and inquire: Wheres cousin Pao-yue gone?
Do you mean to say, Hsi Jen insinuated with a sardonic smile, that your cousin Pao-yue has leisure to stay at home?
When Pao-chai heard these words, she inwardly comprehended her meaning, and when she further heard Hsi Jen remark with a sigh: Cousins may well be on intimate terms, but they should also observe some sort of propriety; and they shouldnt night and day romp together; and no matter how people may tender advice its all like so much wind blowing past the ears. Pao-chai began, at these remarks, to cogitate within her mind: May I not, possibly, have been mistaken in my estimation of this girl; for to listen to her words, she would really seem to have a certain amount of _savoir faire_!
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