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self. Thus Dharan became re-united with his wife very easily. Dharan got the union of the dear one, but Lakshmi got union of the hated one. She never dreamt that Dharan would re-enter her life. It was impossible to be re-united with him. So she had the moods of anger and hatred. But she did not allow this hatred to appear on the surface. The woman is most skilled always in the art of hiding her inner moods. She began to weep terribly. She spoke :
“Dear husband ! I could not walk as fast as you, and so I was separated from you in that forest. How many times I shouted at you ! I ran and ran. At last I was unconscious. When I regained it, I found, myself alone. I only know what difficulties I have undergone without you ! By flattering the owner of the ship, ! got permission to sail to Makandi. Now, when I have got you, I have no trouble. My life is fruitful."
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