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196 time—do you now marry this girl, else the golden family will be wrecked."

Suddenly Annada said—"See! Bou Didi I have thought of a plan. I hear those people are very poor and that is why the girl does not get married. Do you, amongst yourselves, collect a thousand rupees and let me have them. I will give them to Bhudhar Chatterji and say to him—'You are a Brahman with a daughter to marry. I have brought you a little assistance. Find a suitor to your mind and give him your daughter, and give me back my ornaments.' He may consent. He is not a bad man, his conduct shews that. He might easily have denied having the jewels, you see."

The proposal was discussed in family council. Every one said—"It is not a bad idea. It won't hurt to try it."

It gave them life. Collecting the silver in the house and borrowing a little, they made up the sum. The same evening Annada took boat for Chandbari.

 

This representation is laid, with many respectful salutations, at the sacred lotus feet of the Excellent and Worshipful Father. 