One character in this novel possesses a greyhound named after Charles Lindbergh.  The expression "go to Suma" is used as a euphemism for one character's illicit sexual actions, while another character's indiscretions take place in an establishment run by Madame Brent.  An important scene in the first chapter of this novel involves the balancing of a water basin between the two central characters.  O-hisa's use of sunscreen and western makeup belies her traditional fa?de, and she is compared to the characters in The Love Suicides at Amijima by the protagonist.  That protagonist eventually breaks off his regular relatio
One character in this novel possesses a greyhound named after Charles Lindbergh.  The expression "go to Suma" is used as a euphemism for one character's illicit sexual actions, while another character's indiscretions take place in an establishment run by Madame Brent.  An important scene in the first chapter of this novel involves the balancing of a water basin between the two central characters.  O-hisa's use of sunscreen and western makeup belies her traditional fa?de, and she is compared to the characters in The Love Suicides at Amijima by the protagonist.  That protagonist eventually breaks off his regular relationship with the Eurasian prostitute Louise, though he continues to consent to his wife's affair with Mr. Aso.  For 10 points name this novel, in which Kaname's increasing interest in traditional values estranges him from Misako, by Junichiro Tanizaki.
One character in this novel possesses a greyhound named after Charles Lindbergh.  
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