The little boy swayed happily. Mei sensed that moment of his happiness was profound, irresistible and contented. She turned on the light to change her clothes and let him wait outside. Presently, she appeared in a pair of tight blue jeans, a green high-collar sweater with a small chest pocket embroidered as a bud of water lily, and a short lemon coat with feathers like the feathers of a white peacock. She then went downstairs with the happy little boy in her arms.