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 THE CURSE AT FAREWELL

My promise is fulfilled, my life is crowned, After so long. No selfish wish is found Within my heart to-day.

DEBJANI Measureless liar | Accurstd! What, you came with this desire, For learning only, to vour teacher’s roof ? Sat you with steadfast eyes, absorbed, aloof, Fixed on your books? Did nought else claim your care? Why then, forsaking study, did you fare From copse to copse, and flowers in gar- lands thread, And why with laughter place them on the head Of this unlearnéd maid? Come, tell me now,

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