ABSTRACT
The two ladies Pao and Pien were modestly and simply dressed like most of the visitors, but their two daughters, Cinnabar-Cinnamon and Fragrant Jewel, were conspicuous not only because of their beauty, but also because of their apparel. Cinnabar-Cinnamon and Fragrant Jewel, in particular, were all eyes and ears and found the performance not only highly artistic but so entertaining, stimulating and exciting that they could not see nor hear enough of it. Their young limbs were twitching. They were longing to join in the dancing, imitate the blossoms, leap and tear around the hall. The congregation had listened to the sermon respectfully. But while some had been entranced by it, Cinnabar-Cinnamon and Fragrant Jewel belonged to the scoffers. They could not stop giggling. The Lady Pao was speechless with rage and Cinnabar-Cinnamon kept her head averted. To cover his embarrassment, Matron Chang put her hand on Cinnabar-Cinnamon's arm.
