It was a summer night in the year 1940. The moon had risen and the little courtyard was delightfully fresh and clean. The rushes slit during the day were damp and supple, just waiting to be woven into mats.

• 月亮升起来，院子里凉爽得很，干净得很，白天破好的苇眉子潮润润的，正好编席。