abeyance. When they first met, Bhramar was weeping for her father-in-law, and the sight of Gobind Lâl increased her sobs. Gobind Lâl also was weeping bitterly.
The danger of any great quarrel was averted by the general confusion. The two felt this; they both resolved that this was not the time for discussion of their personal trouble. Let Krishna Kanta's funeral rites be first reverently accomplished, and later they could refer to the other questions. Gobind Lâl said, "Bhramar, there are matters I must speak of with you; words it will make my heart burst to utter. I am distressed with a grief greater than that for the loss of my father; but I cannot speak of it now. After the funeral ceremonies I will speak to you. While these are going on we cannot introduce that topic."
Bhramar, checking her tears with great difficulty, and remembering the gods known from childhood—Kâli,Durgâ, Sivâ, Hari—said, "I also have something to say. When you have leisure, ask me about it."
Nothing further was said. The days passed on as usual—as usual to outward appearance only. Nor man, nor maid-
