Chin Yeh, it must be noticed, was advanced in years and a victim to many ailments, so that he was unable to remain in the temple long, and he bade Chin Chung tarry until the coffin had been set in its resting place, with the result that Chin Chung came along, at the same time as lady Feng and Pao-yue, to the Water Moon Convent, where Ching Hsue appeared, together with two neophytes, Chih Shan and Chih Neng, to receive them. After they had exchanged GREetings, lady Feng and the others entered the chaste apartments to change their clothes and wash their hands; and when they had done, as she perceived how much taller in stature Chih Neng had grown and how much handsomer were her features, she felt prompted to inquire, How is it that your prioress and yourselves havent been all these days as far as our place?
Its because during these days we havent had any time which we could call our own, explained Ching Hsue. Owing to the birth of a son in Mr. Hus mansion, dame Hu sent over about ten taels and asked that we should invite several head-nuns to read during three days the service for the churching of women, with the result that weve been so very busy and had so little leisure, that we couldnt come over to pay our respects to your ladyship.
But leaving aside the old nun, who kept lady Feng company, we will now return to the two lads Pao-yue and Chin Chung. They were up to their pranks in the main building of the convent, when seeing Chih Neng come over: Heres Neng Erh, Pao-yue exclaimed with a smile.
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