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2 them. I can so arrange with the company’s doctor for a consideration, of course, that he certifies you to be in perfect health—no health sounder. Don’t worry yourself, please, about your kidneys.” At this Akshoy Babu looked serious and gravely said, “ I know I have the disease. A certificate cannot remove it either from my body or my mind. Even though your company may accept it, I cannot. I shall not defraud it with the knowledge I possess.” The agent gave up the sturdy man of conscience in despair.