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THE DARK CHAMBER
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auspicious moments? It looks as if——

Kanchi

You had better let the "as if" alone: though our own creation, it often proves our ruin and destruction.

Kalinga

Isn't that music somewhere outside?

Panchala

Yes, it sounds like music, sure enough.

Kanchi

Then at last it must be the Queen Sudarshana who is approaching near. (Aside to Suvarna.) Suvarna, you must not hide and cower behind me like that. Mind, the umbrella in your hand is shaking!