Starling came thrice or four times a year, to visit for a few days and bring me gossip and fine paper and good wine, but she and Hap would not be returning so soon.

• 椋音一年会来个三、四次，每一次都会为我带些好纸、美酒，在这住个几天，配我说说话，可她和幸运不会这么早就回来。