![]() ![]() The ones I want to see are precisely the ones you want to hide. But there are some I think it better not to." "Well," said Genji, "there are some I might let you see. Tō no Chūjō made no attempt to hide his curiosity. Numerous pieces of colored paper, obviously letters, lay on a shelf. Back in his own palace quarters, also unusually quiet, Genji pulled a lamp near and sought to while away the time with his books. There were fewer courtiers than usual in the royal presence. They were a good match for each other in study and at play. ![]() At Sanjō with his own family, on the other hand, he took very good care of his rooms, and when Genji came and went the two of them were always together. Tō no Chūjō was of an amorous nature and not at all comfortable in the apartments which his father−in−law, the Minister of the Right, had at great expense provided for him. They enjoyed music together and more frivolous diversions as well. Genji was on particularly good terms with Tō no Chūjō. The minister's sons were more attentive than to the emperor himself. Though the minister and his family were much put out, they spared no effort to make him feel welcome. The summer rains came, the court was in retreat, and an even longer interval than usual had passed since his last visit to Sanjō. ![]()
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