So I have heard. At one time Venerable Ānanda was staying near Kosambī in Ghosita’s monastery. And then a certain nun addressed a man, “Please, my friend, go to the venerable Ānanda, and in my name bow with your head to his feet. Say to him: ‘Sir, the nun named so-and-so is sick, suffering, and gravely ill. She bows with her head to your feet.’ And then say: ‘Sir, please go to the nuns’ quarters to visit that nun out of sympathy.’” “Yes, ma’am,” that man replied. He did as the nun asked.

Ānanda consented with silence.