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wealthy fathers living in this city. They enjoy with their money. But I consider it as cowardice. My father loves me very much. I am an heir to his wealth. But, friend ! The real joy of alms-giving lies in giving money earned by himself. It is my wish that first I earn huge wealth and then to give it freely to the poor and the needy."
Vaishraman was too much glad to know that Dhandey desires to go to foreign countries for earning money. The young ones of mice dig holes only. The son of a Benia does business. Vaishraman for prepared one ship. Dhandev was accompanied by his wife Dhanshree and his friend Nandak.* At the auspcious hour, they set out. -
After some days' journey by sea they
* In some books Nandak has been introduced as a servant.