"We must strengthen our union, so as not to be cursed, so as not to upset the rhythm."I experienced the same disillusion and delight that I had each and every time I deciphered in Maitreyi's love, and in her soul, the jungle of superstitions. "Didn't you give me the wreath and didn't I hold you in my arms?""Now Khokha saw us," Maitreyi explained to me, looking apprehensively in all directions. He is sick now, it's hard to tell him it will upset him even more.""But haven't we been engaged for such a long time, already?" I asked in surprise. "We have to get engaged before we tell babĂ . Maitreyi stared at me, clasping my hands, as if looking for support in my certitude. Excerpt When I came back from the town, I found a note on my table: "Come to the library!" I met Maitreyi, who told me, terrified: "Khokha knows!"I tried to look undisturbed and to persuade her that it didn't mean anything.
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