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his words full of personal affection. Trivikram saw the precious ornaments. and clothes of Vrudhdhdatt and thought : “The Sheth is extremely rich. Still however, he is extremely polite and humble. It is profitable to increase friendship with such persons.” Thinking thus, Sheth Trivikram said to Vrudhdhdatt :
“Yoy have greatly honoured me by coming to my humble house. Really, a. tree bends down with the weight of fruits. You also are too humble in spite of so much wealth. I shall get much pleasure in. treating you as my guest. I press you to live with me till your goods are sold.”
Vrudhdhdatt accepted the loving invit-- ation of Trivikram. He continued to stay with him. Trivikram also gave all facilities to him. He gave all his male and female servants to him for his service. The maidservant named Pushpashri pleased Sheth-- Vrudhdhdatt too much with her services.. Sheth Vrudhdhdatt also tried to attract
