When she had been in Calcutta she had not addressed Kamal by any name; indeed she had rarely spoken; but seeing that Kamal was very loving-hearted, she had become fond of her.

In the years that had intervened without a meeting she had a little forgotten Kamal; but now, both being amiable, their affection was born afresh, and became very close.
When Kamal Mani talked of returning home, Surja Mukhi said, "Nay, sister, stay a little longer.

I shall be wretched when you are gone.
It relieves me to talk to you of my trouble." "I shall not go without arranging your affairs." "What affairs ?" said Surja Mukhi.
"Your _Shradda_" (funeral ceremonies), replied Kamal; but mentally she said, "Extracting the thorns from your path." When Kunda heard that Kamal talked of going, she went to her room and wept.

Kamal going quietly after her found her with her head on the pillow, weeping.

Kamal sat down to dress Kunda's hair, an occupation of which she was very fond.