Noppera-bo

She appeared to be a slight and graceful person, handsomely dressed; and her hair was arranged like that of a young girl of good family.  'O-jochu,' he exclaimed, approaching her, 'O-jochu, do not cry like that! … Tell me what the trouble is; and if there be any way to help you I shall be glad to help you.'  (He really meant what he said; for he was a very kind man.)  But she continued to weep – hiding her face from him with one of her long sleeves … Then that O-jochu turned around, and...