human
A summons has come from the court for the girls of our clan to appear before the officials that a certain number may be chosen and sent into the palace as serving girls.
gpt
When is she to appear? inquired the teacher.
human
On the sixteenth, answered the mother.
gpt
I suppose you are anxious that she should be one of the fortunate ones, said the teacher,
human
gpt
On the contrary, said the mother,
human
I should be distressed if she were chosen, and have come to consult with you as to whether we might not hire a substitute. The teacher expressed surprise and asked her why.
gpt
When our daughters are taken into the palace, answered the mother,