Is That So?
Master Haquin was a very pure Buddhist.
One day, his neighbors accused him.
“You fathered our daughter’s baby.”
“Is that so?” Master Haquin replied.
He gained a baby to take care of,
and lost his reputation.
A year later,
The neighbors returned and offered him their deep-felt apologies.
They asked for the baby back.
Master Haquin offered the baby and replied,
“Is that so?”