[2] Chinese name for Milky Way.
CHAPTER III.
"Diseases may be cured, but not destiny."
Chinese Proverb.
Many conflicting emotions have torn the heart of poor little Tuen since she sat among the fallen idols in the lonely temple, and she has learned that life may be a hateful thing, even to the young. After long weeks of privation and hopelessness, after the bitter disappointment of finding that even in the great city of Lu Chang food and clothing were not for those who could not buy, she realized suddenly with that exaltation of martyrdom that comes to strong women in all climes and in all ages, that she must be the sacrifice offered for the happiness of her dear ones.
So one day she went to the despairing Niu Tsang and said quietly:
"Father, do not longer grieve. I have found a way out of all our trouble."