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Rh said: "No one but yourself urges me to walk in virtuous paths. If I ever do give it up it will be for your sake, and--"

"And what?"

"If ever I hear that my wife is dead I will give up drink. Otherwise, whether I live or die, I care not."

Surendra, with moist eyes, mentally anathematising Hembati, took his leave.