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202 much search I have traced you and am come to obtain your assent."

Gobind Lâl did not answer. His thoughts were elsewhere. After many days he had news of Bhramar, his own Bhramar. Nearly two years had passed.

Nishâkar understood something of what was in Gobind's mind. He repeated, "If you are willing, just give me a line to say that you have no objection and I will go."

Gobind Lâl still did not reply, and Nishâkar saw he must speak yet again; so once more he explained the matter from beginning to end. Gobind Lâl, forcing himself to attend, heard what was said. The reader knows that Nishâkar's tale was a false one, but Gobind Lâl did not suspect it. Throwing off his former harsh manner he said, "There is no need for my permission. The property is my wife's, not mine. I think you know that. She can deal with the property as she pleases. It is not for me to order or prohibit. Neither will I write anything. Now I think you might let me be."

Nishâkar had now no choice but to go. When he was gone Gobind Lâl bid the