jane+jane+SOW

During this confusion of welcome and thanks Shinji and Hatsue exchanged glances. Shinji smiled. Hatsue smiled too. But the mistress happened to turn around suddenly and intercept their smiles." (pg.49)

" But as those sweet - sounding footsteps came closer and closer he became shy about frightening the girl. Instead, he deliberately let her know where he was by whistling a few lines from the Ise chrous she had been singing earlier : When the east is cloudly, they say the wind will blow; When the west is cloudy, they say the rain will fall; And even the largest ship..." (pg.51)

"He had already climbed to the rear of Yashiro Shrine when he remembered that he had not yet offered a prayer of thanks to the god for having showered him with blessings so quickly. (shows the religious reliance used in the book)

"Making no move to repeat yesterday's caress, he brushed the dirt off the girl's clothing as gently as though he were her big brother." "Hatsue stood motionless, like a child, resting her hand on Shinji's strong shoulder while he brushed her. " (pg.52)



About the author http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Mishima