At one time when the Buddha was staying at Sāvatthī in Anāthapiṇḍika’s Monastery, a family that was supporting the nun Thullanandā said to her, “If we’re able, venerable, we’ll give robe-cloth to the Sangha of nuns.” Just then the nuns who had completed the rainy-season residence had gathered to distribute robe-cloth. But Thullanandā said to them, “Please wait, venerables. The Sangha is expecting more cloth.” The nuns said to her, “Go and find out what’s happening.” She then went to that family and said to them, “Please give the robe-cloth to the Sangha of nuns.” “We’re sorry, but we’re not able to give robe-cloth to the Sangha.”