Two monks came upon a noblewoman standing at the edge of a stream, unable to cross without ruining her shoes and her gown.
The senior monk picked her up and carried her to the other side, setting her down, so she could be on her way.
The two monks continued walking, until the younger man stopped and demanded an explanation.
"We're forbidden from touching a woman. Why did you pick her up and carry her like that?"
The older monk replied, "I carried her for a very little distance hours ago, and put her down. We've walked a long way for a long time - why are you still carrying her?"
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