give these, and thou hast taken them again. Then, what sorrow?
Soirindri. My dear, when I see you weep, my life itself weeps (tears in her eyes). Was there so much pain in my fate; am I thus destined to see such distress in my Lord? Do not prevent me any more. (Takes out the amulet.)
Nobin. My heast bursts when I see your tears (rubbing the tears). Stop my dear, of the moon-like face, stop (taking hold of her hands). Keep these; one day more, let me see.
Soirindri. My dear, what further resource is left? Do, as I tell you now. If it be so destined, there shall be any ornaments afterwards (aside, sneezing); true, true. Aduri is coming.
Enter Aduri with two letters.
Aduri. I can't say whence the letters came; but my mistress told me to give them to you.
(Exit Aduri, after giving the letters.)
Nobin. It shall be known by these letters whether your ornaments are to be taken or not. (Opens the first letter.)
Soirindri. Read it aloud.
Nohin. (Reads the letter.)
"Dear Friend,—This is to make it known to you, that to give a sum of money to you at present is only to make a return of favours. My mother has taken leave of this world yesterday; and the day of her first funeral obsequies is very near. This have I written yesterday. The tobacco is not yet sold.
"I am, yours,
"GHONOSYAM MUKERJI."
What misfortune is this! Is this my assistance on the funeral obsequies of the mother of the honorable Mukerji?
