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CHAPTER IV.


Mâdhabi Nâth returned triumphant. He heard the whole story of Gobind Lâl and Rohini's fall from one and another, and came to the firm conclusion that the two were dwelling together secretly. He also fully acquainted himself with Brahmânanda's condition, and learned that, save Rohini, he had no one belonging to him; so when he heard at the post-office that to Brahmânanda's address a registered letter came month by month, he understood that either Rohini or Gobind Lâl sent to Brahmânanda a monthly allowance. The letters came from Prasâdpur, therefore the two must be dwelling there or at some place near, but to make assurance doubly sure, immediately upon his return to his daughter's house, he sent a messenger to the police-station with a letter to the sub-inspector, asking that a constable might be

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