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your friends in this city. Stay in this house for a short time only. Go away in the morning and return only at night at bed-time.”
Champak smiled and said :
“Darling ! How can any one prevent what is destined to happen ? Who can change the decree of Fate ? If calamity is not to come, it will not come even if I eat or drink here. If calamity is bound to come, it will come even if I stay outside. However, what objection can there be in doing as you say, if you are pleased thereby ? From to-morrow I shall do as you have advised me.”
Tilotama became care-free. Champak changed the way of his daily routine. He went away immediately after getting up in the morning. He remained engaged in his business the whole day. He ate and drank only at the houses of his friends. He came to the house only at sleeping
