sigh the mere dream is pale. it's the process of realization that brings
colors. to the author dream is like an awakening world.
cao would have been very much amused for so much fusses made over his literary
baby. i always picture him as someone who was both sharp & accommodating.
many times & long years of reading of honglou would bring one to be tranquil &
understanding, to look at every character with sympathy & affection.
