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stopped and washed his feet in the stream. Then he took out from his bundle some gram-flour, moistened it with water and began to eat. Then he tied up his bundle and shouldered it again; tucked up his cloth above his knees and crossed the stream. I've asked Auntie to let me go up to the stream, and eat my gram-flour just like him.
Madhav
And what did your Auntie say to that?
Amal
Auntie said, "Get well and then I'll take you over there." Please, Uncle, when shall I get well?
Madhav
It won't be long, dear.
