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Her avunculus rose from his seat and told others, “Let’s all leave the couple for some time. Let them exchange their views. “

After they left, Shyamala shut the door and bolted. Then she returned to her place in front of him and took her seat.

“Shall we talk openly?” Shyamala accosted.

“Yes; with pleasure.” Baskar encouraged her.

“If you don’t mistake me, shall I ask you one thing?”

Baskar nodded and replied:” I know what you are going to ask me. Obliterate the doubtful thought from you mind that out of sympathy on you, I came forward to marry you.”

“Will your parents accept me as their daughter-in-law?”

“You’re going to live with me but not with them. Then why do you fuss over this matter?” Baskar comforted Shyamala.

Have you already known Ramana?”

“Yes; he is my concomitant. His economic status is equal to us and well educated. But I didn’t expect that he would elope with his girlfriend thus deserting me. I don’t know anything about him. “