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between Sheth Vrudhdhdatt and Shethani Sheth was saying to the
Kautukvati. Shethani :
"Shethani Champak has become my son-in-law. Still however, it is paining my heart. So long as I shall not take his life, I shall not be happy."
Kautukvati said :
"But our daughter will become a widow." Sheth Vrudhdhdatt said:
"Come what may. You will have to help me in killing Champak. A son-in-law is of no use. My geneological tree will not be dried up without my daughter. So you do one thing. Give poison to Champak by mixing it in his food, milk or betel-leaf."
Shethani Kautukvati agreed to do so. Sheth Vrudhdhdatt heaved a sigh of relief. Tilottama heard all this. She was much frightened. She could not decide what to
