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Page 63
... words . I must go : I cannot be without him . I gave my word : what can I do ? " Punchi Menika crouched down at Silindu's feet . He sat very still for a little while , and then began in a low , moaning voice : " Did I not often tell you ...
... words . I must go : I cannot be without him . I gave my word : what can I do ? " Punchi Menika crouched down at Silindu's feet . He sat very still for a little while , and then began in a low , moaning voice : " Did I not often tell you ...
Page 160
... words , aiya . " " Evil words ? A child of eight ? " " Chi , chi . But he came here with evil words and lies . " " Lies ? What did he say ? That your face is very fair , and that all men desire you ? " " Aiya , aiya , do not speak like ...
... words , aiya . " " Evil words ? A child of eight ? " " Chi , chi . But he came here with evil words and lies . " " Lies ? What did he say ? That your face is very fair , and that all men desire you ? " " Aiya , aiya , do not speak like ...
Page 174
... words again . I told you , so many years back , that I want no other wife than this . It is the same now . I will live with no one else . All these lies and words are use- less . " " Ohé , ohé ! it may lead to angry words ; yes , but ...
... words again . I told you , so many years back , that I want no other wife than this . It is the same now . I will live with no one else . All these lies and words are use- less . " " Ohé , ohé ! it may lead to angry words ; yes , but ...
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