This chapter opens with a discussion between the Governess and her daughter about the Governesses brother. The Governess is concerned about her brother Ming's tendency to steal ideas from others. She is worried that Ming will tarnish her family's reputation. She decides to tell Ming that she is his sister and that Ming should be his law-maker instead of his sister. She tells Ming that it would be better if Ming were her sister instead of her brother, and Ming agrees.
This chapter opens with a discussion between the Governess and her daughter about the Governesses brother. The Governess is concerned about her brother Ming's tendency to steal ideas from others. She is worried that Ming will tarnish her family's reputation. She decides to tell Ming that she is his sister and that Ming should be his law-maker instead of his sister. She tells Ming that it would be better if Ming were her sister instead of her brother, and Ming agrees.