She was anxious to cross the river

 

She was anxious to cross the river, but was afraid to cross the river, 
''Don’t you worry ,'' said Ananda .
He lifted her and entered the river and left her on the other bank.

Sunanda grew grave .He stopped talking to Ananda.

Back in their Asram in the evening, Sunanda complained to the sage saying,
''Master,we are not supposed to come in contract with women, as we are brahmacharis. But this morning, Ananda carried a young lady across the river.''

The master called Ananda and heard what had happened.

Then he looked in to the eyes, told Sunanda.
''My boy, the lady left Ananda as soon as she crossed the river.
But she has not left you even now. Come on .shake her of your neck.’’
....................Passage from ’’’’Sidhartha’’’’ ,by Hermam Hesse