(Adapted from translation by Sir Edwin Arnold.)
She sang over and over, and softer and softer, about the little bells; and by the time the hairdresser had finished the Mother's hair and gone away, Bot'Chan was fast asleep.
Then Natsu put him down on some soft mats, and combed Take's hair.
Take stood still, like a brave little girl, though there were three snarls in it, and Natsu pulled dreadfully!
When every one was ready to go, they looked very splendid indeed. They all wore kimonos of the finest silk, with the family crest embroidered on the back and left sleeve. And Bot'Chan had new clothes that Grannie and Mother had made especially for him to wear on his first visit to the Temple.
When everybody else was dressed and ready, Natsu waked Bot'Chan and put his new clothes on him.
"Now, we can start," said the Mother.
She took Bot'Chan in her arms. Natsu slid open the door, and they all stepped out on the porch.