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Pao-yü had no other course but to accede to her wishes . He , however , retraced his steps back to his room with a heavy heart . On the morrow , at early dawn , he paid another visit to old lady Chia and brought pressure to bear on her until she sent some one for her . Soon after midday , Shih Hsiang-yün arrived . Pao-yü felt at length much relieved in his mind . Upon meeting her , he recounted to her all that had taken place from beginning to end . His purpose was likewise to let her see the poetical composition , but Li Wan and the others remonstrated .