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So saying, the spahe departed
Sura witoessed the whole thing from a distance and thoughf,
“How mean is the woman's conduct, not even the Brabma can fathom its depth"
After all this, he had ao courage to return home, and he directed his steps towards Sundari's residence, where he settled from that day, and decided not to see Charuta any more
Sundari tried her best to make him happy through conversation, dance and music, but Sura remained indifferent all the time If someone is unhappy in the family, even others cannot be happy. So one day, Sura's mother-in-law said,
"My son ! What's wrong with you 21,
“Mother! What's the use of stating it when it's beyond cure ?"
"But, my son, sometimes the affection of the pear-anddear ones may hit upon something that may help What's the barm in your telling me ? Maybe when the disease is diagnosed, a remedy may come up."
Still Sura wanted to suppress, but in the face of an overwhelming affection, he could not He gave a full account and said,
"On the completion of six months from that fateful day, I must die."
Don't you worry about it You leave it to me and I shall set it right. Be happy from now. My own ward's happiness is linked up with you"
Sura felt somewhat relieved but could not be fully assured. Chatura's words would often ring into his ears and be could find no rest
Sundari and her mother painted two peacocks on the wall outside. They were so life-like Both the ladies duly worshipped the two everyday Thus six months passed and the
