THE DARK CHAMBER
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auspicious moments? It looks as if
Kanchi
You had better let the "as if" alone: though our own creation, it often proves our ruin and destruction.
Kalinga
Isn't that music somewhere outside?
Panchala
Yes, it sounds like music, sure enough.
Kanchi
Then at last it must be the Queen Sudarshana who is approaching near. (Aside to Suvarna.) Suvarna, you must not hide and cower behind me like that. Mind, the umbrella in your hand is shaking!