As of late there were in the household concerns of this magnitude to attend to, Chia Cheng did not come to examine him in his lessons, so that he was, of course, in high spirits, but, as unfortunately Chin Chungs complaint became, day by day, more serious, he was at the same time really so very distressed at heart on his account, that enjoyment was for him out of the question.
On this day, he got up as soon as it was dawn, and having just combed his hair and washed his face and hands, he was bent upon going to ask dowager lady Chia to allow him to pay a visit to Chin Chung, when he suddenly espied Ming Yen peep round the curtain-wall at the second gate, and then withdraw his head. Pao-yue promptly walked out and inquired what he was up to.
Mr. Chin Chung, observed Ming Yen, is not well at all.
Pao-yue at these words was quite taken aback. It was only yesterday, he hastily added, that I saw him, and he was still bright and cheery; and how is it that hes anything but well now?
I myself cant explain, replied Ming Yen; but just a few minutes ago an old man belonging to his family came over with the express purpose of giving me the tidings.
Upon hearing this news, Pao-yue there and then turned round and told dowager lady Chia; and the old lady issued directions to depute some trustworthy persons to accompany him. Let him go, (she said), and satisfy his feelings towards his fellow-scholar; but as soon as he has done, he must come back; and dont let him tarry too long.
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