By Sei Shonagon
A woman who has taken off her false locks to comb the short hair that remains. A large tree that has been
blown down in a gale and lies on its side with its roots in the air. The retreating figure of a sumo wrestler
who has been defeated in a match. A man of no importance reprimanding an attendant.
A woman, who is angry with her husband about some trifling matter, leaves home and goes somewhere to
hide. She is certain that he will rush about looking for her; but he does nothing of the kind and shows the
most infuriating indifference. Since she cannot stay away forever, she swallows her pride and returns.
Translated by Ivan Morris
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