Mother: I would never question the great Mameha. But...you could choose anyone in the hanamachi! Mameha [laughing] : You flatter me. Mother: I'd give you my Pumpkin, if she were not already tied to Hatsumomo. Mameha: Please, I'd never dream of asking. Mother: Besides, I could always sell Chiyo to Mrs. Tatsuyo... Mameha: With your eye for beauty and nose for talent, surely you can see what a terrible waste that would be? Mother: If you were not the kind-hearted geisha I know you to be, then I might think you were scheming against Hatsumomo! Mameha: Then I'm grateful that you don't have a suspicious mind, Mrs. Nitta. Mother: Perhaps you could pique my interest with... Mameha: Yes? Mother: Your offer . Mameha [pauses]: I will cover Chiyo's schooling, and all of her expenses, until after her debut. Mother: Now I am certain, you are teasing. Mameha: I could not be more sincere. If Chiyo has not repaid her debt within six months after her debut -- Mother: Impossible! Too little time! Mameha: Then I will pay you twice over. Mother: What...? [pause] Why...no geisha could ever...! Mameha: I am sure you will not object to one trivial condition? Mother: Yes? Mameha: If Chiyo erases her debt in the time allowed...you will have no part in her future earnings. Mother: It's too good to be true. Mameha is up to something.

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