Chu Yin-chiu, Sun Chi-jen, Wang Ho-fu and Chen Chun-yi were sitting on high stools by the billiard-table, clapping their hands and laughing hilariously, while Chou Chung-wei brandished a billiard cue as if he were conducting an orchestra.

• 朱吟秋，孙吉人，王和甫，陈君宜他们四个，高高地坐在旁边的看打弹子的高脚长椅上，拍手狂笑。矮胖子周仲伟手里拿着打弹子的棒，一往一来地摆动，像是音乐队的队长。