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SURSUNDARI The biting remark from the princess irritated Amar Just then teacher Jnanasen arrivedas well. He retorted
What is the
Look Sir, this Yes! Of
matter, children? Amar is a hardened Princess! Mind course, I could
Why do you thief. He has stolen my your language. It was just get a kingdom.
quarrel?
seven kaudis and is also seven kaudis, not priceless How are you
making fun of me. diamonds. Could you get concerned? A a kingdom with those thief and such kaudis?
insolence!
The teacher looked at Amar. Amar narrated the incident and added
Turning to the princess he said
Sir, it was just a plaything. The princess has made a mountain of a mole-hill just for
nothing.
No, Amar, stealing, even out of fun, is
bad.
Princess, you too should not get so angry. Harsh words uttered out of anger sting
like an arrow.
The words of the teacher silenced the princess but she turned away annoyed.
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