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The Poison Tree

CHAPTER III
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It was after this manner: "I know not what fault your servant has committed.

If it is necessary you should stay so long in Calcutta, why am I not with you to attend upon you?
This is my earnest wish; the moment I receive your consent, I will set out.
"In picking up a little girl, have you forgotten me?
Many unripe things are esteemed.

People like green guavas, and green cucumbers; green cocoa-nuts are cooling.

This low-born female is also, I think, very young, else in meeting with her why should you forget me?
Joking apart, have you given up all right over this girl?
if not, I beg her from you.

It is my business to arrange for her.


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