the second had sloping shoulders, and a slim waist. Tall and slender was she in stature, with a face like the egg of a goose. Her eyes so beautiful, with their well-curved eyebrows, possessed in their gaze a bewitching FLASH. At the very sight of her refined and elegant manners all idea of vulgarity was forgotten.
the third was below the medium size, and her mien was, as yet, childlike.
In their head ornaments, jewelry, and dress, the get-up of the three young ladies was identical.
Tai-yue speedily rose to GREet them and to exchange salutations. After they had made each others acquaintance, they all took a seat, whereupon the servants brought the tea. Their conversation was confined to Tai-yues mother,how she had fallen ill, what doctors had attended her, what medicines had been given her, and how she had been buried and mourned; and dowager lady Chia was naturally again in great anguish.
Of all my daughters, she remarked, your mother was the one I loved best, and now in a twinkle, she has passed away, before me too, and Ive not been able to so much as see her face. How can this not make my heart sore-stricken?
And as she gave vent to these feelings, she took Tai-yues hand in hers, and again gave way to sobs; and it was only after the members of the family had quickly made use of much exhortation and coaxing, that they succeeded, little by little, in stopping her tears.
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