Part One, Pages 28 - 38 Summary

Shimamura says that one look at the young geisha who is sent to him melts his desire for a woman. He tells her that he has forgotten he had money telegraphed from Tokyo and must go to the post office before closing time. They leave the room together but Shimamura is suddenly enchanted by the sight of the mountain and climbs up some distance, returning by running down at full speed. Upon his return he tells Komako that his strength left him at the sight of the geisha. Shimamura says he let himself believe all geisha were going to be like Komako and says he was not very nice to the girl. Komako dismisses that, saying it is up to the guest to decide how long the geisha is to stay.

That night, Komako comes to Shimamura's...