”“And you have explained her duties to her?”“Most of them, Miss, I thought you could explain the more unusual ones to her as the need arises.�...�I turned back to maria. “Well it seems that since I am getting two pairs of hands for the price of one I am prepared to give you a trial.”Maria blushed and briefly I thought she was going to curtsey or bow. Then she stammered out, “Th-thank you, M-Miss.”“Now a uniform. You know you will have to wear one and I see jasmine has had the foresight to look one. ”“I guess I never thought about things before.”I nodded. “I know. Marilyn, your problem is that you think I’m a better guy than I really am. I work hard at being the kind of man you think I am, but sometimes I slip up. All I could think about when I was in Honduras was how much I wanted to come back to you and see Charlie. I’m sorry when I don’t live up to your expectations.”Marilyn started sobbing and lay down in my arms on the chaise lounge. I wrapped my hands around her back and held her.. I heard the banging of doors and receding voices as everyone finishedwhat they were doing and went back to the dormitory.As I walked in, the talking gradually stopped. They were looking at merather strangely.I went over to the bed and sat down."What are you wearing?" said one of the girls.I looked up and saw that it was Sharon."What's wrong?" I asked; a slight quiver in my voice."Did you get that nightie from your Mum?"I looked down, it seemed OK to me, but what did I know. Just then it hitme. .. Chou: She told me about herself once when we were out drinking. She was once the best oiran in Shnyoshinara, so popular that even a high-ranking official couldn't get near her.oiran--the highest rank of prostitute in the entertainment district.(flashback)Yumi (toying with the ice in her drink): The red-light district looks glamorous, but it's a world of suffering. I went through a lot to become the best oiran. But life is having to choose, and I made my own choices. At least an oiran had.