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THE POST OFFICE
Gaffer
Well, what about it?
Madhav
Our headman Panchanan has had it told to the King anonymously.
Gaffer
Aren't we aware that everything reaches the Bang's ears?
{[c|Madhav}} Then why don't you look out? Why take the King's name in vain? You'll bring me to ruin if you do.
Amal
Say, Fakir, will the King be cross?
Gaffer
Cross, nonsense! And with a child like you and a fakir such as I am. Let's
