thereupon he drew the scholar liu through a high gateway , ornamented with bosses and a ring in a lion 's mouth , as is the custom in the dwellings of those of high estate . and when he entered the hall , an old lady with white hair and bent back , leaning on a cane , came forward and asked : " what man is this ? " " our master has returned again , " replied the servant . and then , turning to liu he added : " that is the mistress . she is nearly a hundred years old , but fortunately is still strong and in good health . " tears of joy and sadness filled the old lady 's eyes .
happy .
how did the old lady feel when the master returned ?
how did the old lady feel when the master returned ?