THE WRECK
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Ramesh, "Annada Babu, you know all about me; if you think me a suitable husband for Heninalini, then-"
Annada. "Say no more. The fact is, my own mind was practically made up; it was only because you were still in mourning that I made no definite proposal. Now there's no point in putting it off any longer, lad. People are talking and we want to stop that sort of thing as soon as possible. Don't you agree?"
Ramesh, "Just as you think. Your daughter, of course, has the first say in the matter."
Annada, "Quite true; but I fancy I know what her decision would be. Anyhow we'll talk it over to- morrow morning and make definite arrangements."
Ramesh, "I'm afraid I've kept you up very late. I had better leave you now."
Annada. "Just a minute. I think, you know, it would be as well to have the wedding before we go to Jubbulpore."
Ramesh. "That's quite soon now."
Annada. "Yes, only ten days. You could be mar- ried next Sunday; that would leave us two or three days in which to prepare for the journey. You see, Ramesh, it isn't that I want to hurry you, but I have to think of my health."
Ramesh assented to this. He gulped down one of Annada Babu's pills and departed.
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