![]() ![]() And after breakfast everybody kept talking about things of little consequence. "ĭuring the morning meal nobody seemed in a hurry to go to the lake this person and that always eating one more thing. "Now that you have mentioned this to me, it is not a secret wish anymore. "Ah! Did I not just explain? " said Amah. Satisfied at last, I immediately said: "Then I will tell her I don't want to wear these clothes anymore. "Ai! You ask too much already! You can ask her because she is not an ordinary person. ![]() "Then how will the Moon Lady know my wish? " "Haven't I taught you-that it is wrong to think of your own needs? A girl can never ask, only listen. "This is because…because if you ask it…it is no longer a wish but a selfish desire, " said Amah. "It is what you want but cannot ask, " said Amah. She lives on the moon and today is the only day you can see her and have a secret wish fulfilled. And then, after I ceased to be amazed with the pleasant sounds of my voice saying new words, I tugged Amah's sleeve and asked: "Who is the Moon Lady? " "The Moon Lady! The Moon Lady! " I said, jumping up and down with great delight. And tonight at the ceremony you will see the Moon Lady. ![]() The family has rented a boat with a famous chef. "Pretty, " pronounced Amah, even though I wore a scowl on my face. What kind of day could be worth so much suffering? My scalp was burning with the pain of Amah's attentions. I was roasting in the lined silk jacket and pants obviously made with a cooler day in mind. She spun me around to inspect her handiwork. ![]()
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