sent, as it was possible he might be able to get some stolen property recovered.
The sub-inspector knew Mâdhabi Nâth very well and feared him, so he at once, on receipt of the letter, sent the constable Nidrâ Singh. Mâdhabi Nâth, putting two rupees into the constable's hand, said—
"Don't talk any Hindi gibberish, just do what I tell you. Go under that tree and remain in hiding, but stand in such a way that you can be seen from here. That is all you have to do."
Nidrâ Singh, consenting, retired.
Mâdhabi Nâth then sent for Brahmânanda, who, obeying the summons, came and took a seat near. There was no one else present.
After an exchange of polite inquiries, Mâdhabi Nâth said—
"You were very intimate with my deceased relatives by marriage. There is no one to represent them. Even my son-in-law is abroad. If you fall into any trouble or misfortune you must look to us for help. That is why I sent for you."
Brahmânanda's face shrank. He said, "What trouble, Mahâshoi?"
