ABSTRACT
Yesterday I bought a register of the successful candidates at the Examination, and found that Mr. Chang has passed, and has been appointed the Prefect of Ho-chung. Who would have thought that Madam, who is so uncertain in her views, would have promised her daughter to Chêng Hêng and is unwilling to receive Mr. Chang? I have prepared a feast, which I am taking to the Farewell Pavilion to welcome the returning official.
