Chapter 56 No.56

My Dear Mother,

I send to thee some silken wadding for the lining of thy coat, also a

piece of sable to make a scarf for Su-su, and a box of clothing for her

new-born son. The children each have written her a letter, and the

candles have been lighted before Kwan-yin, to show our joy.

We have a guest, old General Wang, who is on his w