one fine day , when the monkey was sitting at home , he was surprised by the appearance of a messenger from the young crab . while he was wondering what this might mean , the messenger bowed before him and said : " i have been sent by my master to inform you that his father died the other day in falling from a persimmon tree while trying to climb the tree after fruit . this , being the seventh day , is the first anniversary after his death , and my master has prepared a little festival in his father 's honor , and bids you come to participate in it as you were one of his best friends . my master hopes you will honor his house with your kind visit . "
surprised .
how did the monkey feel when he saw the messenger ?
how did the monkey feel when he saw the messenger ?