Translations from the Chinese/Irritation of the Old Mandarin
IRRITATION OF THE OLD MANDARIN
THERE was another reporter
(A young woman, this time)
Who came to my hotel to ask whether
The Fine Art of Self-Salesmanship
Had made much progress in China?
I said, "Dear young Madam,
As regards ladies, our language has for that Fine Art
An ugly word.
As regards Aggressive Business Men
I can only say,
Caveat Emptor"