RADHARANI
With these words she put the note in his hand, and falling in obeisance at his feet, cried, "Lord and master, that day your kindness saved my dear mother's life. In this cruel hard world, sir, it is to you that I address my devotions, and to you alone!"
VI.
When the young pair were a little recovered from the emotion of this sentimental interview, Radharani said,
"You have told me, sir, that your name is not really Rukmini Kumar. May your obedient servant know by what name she is to address her benefactor?"
"My name, madam, is Devendranath Ray."
"I have heard people speak of the Raja Devendranath Ray."
"The countryfolk give me that title. If you will call me the Kumar Devendranath Ray, I shall be sufficiently honoured."
"In that case, I am encouraged to make a
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