An Old Tutor’s Lesson Awakens a Playful Youth; Lin Daiyu Has a Nightmare and Is Frightened to the Soul

Bao-yu came home from school and first went to pay his respects to Grandmother Jia. She smiled and said, “Wonderful! At last the wild horse has been bridled and settled down. Go and see your father, then come back and rest as you please.” Bao-yu assented and went to see Jia Zheng. Jia Zheng asked, “Why are you back from school so early? Has the tutor set you any lessons?” Bao-yu replied, “Yes. In the morning I review old texts; after breakfast I practice calligraphy; at noon I listen to explanations of the classics and recite essays.” Jia Zheng nodded. “All right. Go and sit with your grandmother for a while. You should also learn something of how to conduct yourself in the world, instead of thinking only of play. Go to bed early tonight, and from now on get up early for school every day. Do you hear me?” Bao-yu answered quickly and repeatedly, then withdrew. He hurried to pay his respects to Lady Wang, then made a brief appearance before Grandmother Jia. Once out of the room, he wished he could fly straight to Bamboo Lodge. As soon as he entered, he clapped his......