Narrator (Old Sayuri):  The winter I turned _ fifteen _ I saw the chairman again , but that was n't the only surprise fate brought me that season . Along with the snow came a most unexpected visitor .
Mother: Why is she here ? Chiyo , Chiyo , open the gate !
Mameha: Now that your beloved granny has gone you have no need for a maid .
Mother: I would never question the great Mameha , but you could choose anyone in the Hanamachi .
Mameha: You flatter me , truly .
Mother: I would give you my pumpkin if she were n't already tied to Hatsumomo .
Mameha: Please I would never dream of asking
Mother: Besides , I can always sell Chiyo to Mrs. Tetsuyo .
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 that you werescheming against Hatsumomo .
Mameha: Then I 'm grateful Mrs. Nita that you do n't have a suspicious mind .
Mother: Perhaps you can pique my interest with ... your offer .
Mameha: I will cover Chiyo 's schooling , all her expenses , until after her debut .
Mother: Now I am confident that 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 ... ? No Geisha could ever ...
Mameha: And I am certain you will not object to one trivial condition .
Mother: Uh yes ... ?
Mameha: If Chiyo erases her debt in the time allowed , You will not have any part in her future earnings .