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THE PILGRIM KAMANITA
But now is this given to me for comfort, that my Vasitthi succeeded in obtaining what was denied to me. Oh, tell me everything about thy coming to him, to the Master. For I am sure it will raise me up and strengthen me; and that saying, that seemed so terrible and so destructive of all hope, will grow clear and will lose its sting, yes, perhaps even contain some hidden ground for comfort."
"Gladly, my friend," replied Vasitthi.
They let themselves down on their lotus flowers, and Vasitthi went on with the story of her life.
