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The Poison Tree

CHAPTER XIV
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To find this out, Hira had come to Debendra's house; only Hira would have had courage for such a deed.

She now said: "What is my purpose?
To day a thief entered the Datta's house and committed a robbery--I have come to seize the robber." Hearing this, the Babu said: "It is true I went to steal; but, Hira, I went not to steal jewels or pearls, but to seek flowers and fruits." "What flower?
Kunda ?" "Hurrah! Yes, Kunda.

Three cheers for Kunda Nandini! I adore her." "I have come from Kunda Nandini." "Hurrah! Speak! speak! What has she sent you to say?
Yes, I remember; why should it not be?
For three years we have loved each other." Hira was astonished, but wishing to hear more, she said: "I did not know you had loved so long.

How did you first make love to her ?" "There is no difficulty in that.

From my friendship with Tara Charan, I asked him to introduce me to his wife.


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