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 With these confused thoughts in her mind, the child handed one of the garlands to her companion.

"Let me see now", he said, "the proper price of this will be four pice. Here is the money all ready."

So saying he handed her some money. Radharani said, "But are these pice? The coins seem very big."

"Little goose, can't you see that I have only given you two? They are double pice."

"But they look very bright, even in the darkness. Are you sure you have not given me rupees by mistake?"

"Not a bit of it. They are new coins, fresh from the mint. That is why they shine so."

"Never mind", said Radharani. "I will light a lamp when we get home, and if you have made a mistake, I will give you back your money. Only you will have to wait a little till I have lighted the lamp, you know."

Presently they reached the cottage where