Oh, mother, dear. I am so happy here.

OBAA-SAN (suddenly becoming the solicitous mother, she handles Aoyagi as one might handle a doll)

Are you—truly?—Are you warm?—You are hungry!

AOYAGI

No—I am just happy.

[She nestles close to Obaa-San. There is complete contentment.

OBAA-SAN

I shall bring you—a surprise.

[She darts into the house. Immediately The Gaki comes in.

THE GAKI