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Oh no—it isn't for that—but I would like to hear it said by every one.

Is not every one saying it? Why, just listen, the acclamations of the people mount up even to this height!

Then do one thing: put these flowers on a lotus leaf, and take them to him.

And what am I to say if he asks who sends them?

You will not have to say anything—he will know. He thought that I would not be able to recognise him: I cannot let him off without showing that I have found him out. [ goes out with the flowers.