So I repeated
firmly: "I really have no time."
Sandip went away looking black. Amulya was greatly perturbed.
"Sister Rani," he pleaded, "Sandip Babu is annoyed."
"He has neither cause nor right to be annoyed," I said with some
vehemence. "Let me caution you about one thing, Amulya. Say
nothing to Sandip Babu about the sale of my jewels--on your
life."
"No, I will not."
"Then you had better not delay any more. You must get away by
tonight's train."
Amulya and I left the room together. As we came out on the
verandah Sandip was standing there. I could see he was waiting
to waylay Amulya. To prevent that I had to engage him. "What is
it you wanted to tell me, Sandip Babu?" I asked.
"I have nothing special to say--mere small talk. And since you
have not the time . . "
"I can give you just a little."
By this time Amulya had left. As we entered the room Sandip
asked: "What was that box Amulya carried away?"
The box had not escaped his eyes. I remained firm. "If I could
have told you, it would have been made over to him in your
presence!"
"So you think Amulya will not tell me?"
"No, he will not.
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