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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