The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-15

swer," and going out with her into the
street he said to those whom he met,
See how beautiful my daughter is. |
am going to sell her in order that |
may pay my debts. Such is her de
sire
All spoke in praise of the beautiful
young girl and of the father. to whom
their good name was dearer than all
else in the world. All the villagers ac-
companied the father and the daughter
on their departure for Yeddo and paid
them the greatest marks of respect.
AS komourasaki was of rare beauty.
the mistress of the tea garden bought
her for such a large sum that the hon
orable merchant was able to return 10
his city and pay all his debts
And thus it is | am here in the
home of Idji-San.'' said she ending her
story. This is the reason why | can
carry with pride the name of my faith
err
And l." said Shirai-Gompatchi. Il
have not kept honorable the name of
my father as when | received it,
V
What is love?
large river which ran smoothly N
4 valley. asked one day of a very small
rivulet of the mountain. Why are you
so impetuous? The rivulet answered,
Because there are many stones in my
way"
Such is love 1t becomes impetuous
when it encounters obstacles in its way
Thus would speak the sage if he were
with us.
At this moment Idji-San, the mis-
tress of the shop. arrived.
Who is this frail young man she
asked.
Il am called Shirai-Gompatchi," lie
answered with shame
Idji-San laughed affably Come in
and sit down." she said. Il know your
name. | hear it every day sung by the
most beautiful flower in my flower gar
den"
Shirai-Gompatchi recounted to Idji-
San in what circumstances he had met
Komourasaki and all that had passed
between them. He ended his recital
by saying:
Remember me to Komourasaki."
Idji-San. who had listened to him
with interest. answered. Why will
render to you Komourasakit"
He answered. Because | love her
Idji-San began TO laugh.
But all Yeddo loves Komourasaki.
She is the most beautiful flower of all
the tea gardens. and in truth since |
have purchased her. prosperity has
come to me- The highest personages
and the richest patronize my shop
daily into which gold pours now like
river. Nevertheless / consent to real
ize your desire. young man. Pay me
back that which l have paid for Kom
ourasaki Give me enough money so
that | can finish my days in ease Give
me also a sum which will permit my
son to acquire glory and honor. Give
me. finally. sufficient money so that
my daughters can bring large dowries
to their husbands. and Komourasaki
will be yours
Shirai-Gompatc hi took his hat be-
tween his hands. He understood that
Idji-San was right.
Alas he said, Il do not possess so
much money"
Then show your arrogance before
others answered Idii-San. Such
beauty as Komourasaki is rarely born.
1t is also necessary that you leave be-
cause I expect a visit from the richest
and most illustrious man OF Yeddo
who is about TO purchase Komourasaki
and will pay what you confess you are
unable TO give And she pronounc-
the name of the perfidious courtier who
had betrayed Shirai-Gompatchi.
The young man contented himself
with grinding his teeth and departed.
He began TO wander about the
streets. He would procure the money
by no matter what means. While mus
ing thus he thought of his sword. II
will sell il and buy my happiness"
Animated by this thought he raised his
head. At the same moment he per-