Chapters 7-9 Summary

In Chapter 7, the three brothers are at Chueh-hsin's office on Sunday. There are no days off at the office, and the younger brothers like to visit Chueh-hsin. Next to the office is a bookstore that specializes in new publications. The brothers are especially interested in a magazine called New Tide, which talks about revolutionary topics. A friend of theirs, Chien-yun, is also in the office, and they are all reading and talking.

Chin and Mrs. Chang arrive. Mrs. Chang wants Chueh-hsin to go shopping with her to buy some silk fabric. Mrs. Chang and Chueh-hsin leave for the store, and Chin talks with the boys about her plans to go to their school in the fall. Chin knows Chien-yun because he tutors some children who are relatives of hers. Chien-hsin becomes very nervous and quiet around Chin. Chin tells the boys...