THE POST OFFICE
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dong, ding," "Dong, dong, ding." Is the evening star up? How is it I can't see———
Gaffer
Oh, the windows are all shut, I'll open them.
[A knocking outside]
Madhav
What's that? Who is it what a bother!
Voice [From outside]
Open the door.
Madhav
Say, Headman Hope they're not robbers.
Headman
Who's there? It's Panchanan, the headman, calls Aren't you afraid of