Ta Tung was overwhelmed by the grac

Ta Tung was overwhelmed by the gracious manner in which this great soldier indicated that he wanted to engage him as his private secretary. He regarded it as too good to be true and couldnt find words to reply. Yuan seemed to know what was in the young mans mind, and stood up to confirm his offer and bid him goodbye.“If you want to consider for a day or two before doing me the favour of accepting this small post, I want to tell you that I shall be waiting anxiously for your early favourable decision. In the meantime Ill write to my esteemed friend, Mr. Wen, to thank him for introducing you to me, and he will no doubt persuade you to condescend to help me.MHe bowed to Ta Tung and saw him out of the room.It was a long walk from Yuans residence home, and when Ta Tung arrived at the Nanchang Guild Hostel he felt very hungry. He looked forward to enjoying a hearty meal and thought that Lotus Fragrances art of cooking was now nearing perfection. To his utter disappointment, he found that his wife was not there, the saucepans were empty and the stove cold. He could hardly believe it. Never before had she gone out while he was away except once, and that was when she had pawned her fur coat. He asked Mrs. Hou if she knew where his wife had gone to, and she replied that she had vaguely heard that the young mistress had requested Mr. Ting to take her to the Tung An Market early in the morning.