Her prayers are not of as much value as his, because she prays only to the moon, and her deity is not as big as his, the sun.

For this reason her place is behind the man in all dances.

Yet she occupies a comparatively high position in the family, and no bargain is ever concluded until the husband has consulted his wife in the matter.

I am bound to say, however, that on such occasions every member of the household, even the youngest and smallest child, is asked to give an opinion, and, if one of the little tots objects, the sale will not be closed.

In such cases there is nothing for the customer to do but to try to influence the young business man who raised the objection, not directly, but through his parents.