The Sangha has appointed monk so-and-so as the distributor of robe-cloth. The Sangha approves and is therefore silent. I’ll remember it thus.’” The monks who were the distributors of robe-cloth thought, “How should we distribute the robe-cloth?” “You should first sort the cloth, then estimate its value, followed by grouping it according to value, counting the monks, gathering the monks into groups, and finally fixing the shares of robe-cloth.” The monks who were distributors of robe-cloth thought, “What share of the robe-cloth should we give to the novices?” “I allow you to give half a share to the novices.” On one occasion a monk wanted to take his own share and leave. “You should give a share to one who’s leaving.”