"Shyamasundari wants to charm her husband," replied Kapalkundala "so I am going to search the drug."
"Good" added Nabokumar in his former silky voice. "You had already been out overnight. What is the use of going over again to-night?"
"I could not find it out last night. So I would essay my second try this time."
"Very well," said Nabokumar in his blandest tone "You might as well conduct the search at day-time." His voice was full of pathos.
"The day-light finding won't give the desired effect" rejoined Kapalkundala.
"What necessity is there for your drug-searching? Just tell me the name of the plant and I shall bring you the thing."
"I know the plant but do not know the name. Besides, if you root it up, it won't serve the purpose. It is for women to pull it out in loose hair. So you should not put a spoke into other's wheel." Kapalkundala had a tone of displeasure in her words.
Nabokumar made no further objection and added "Move on. I shall accompany you."
Kapalkundala with a touch of swagger replied "Come and see with your own eyes if I hold not the plighted troth."
Nabokumar could not speak a word more. With a sigh he dropped down Kapalkundala's hand and got back home. Kapalkundala alone went on her way and entered the wood.
