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The shrine of the Well of Purity was on a dainty islet which lay in the

centre of a srotto was al for the trees when Athing girls carrying

laden baskets of corn, and rice, and floere leaving the shore in a

light skiff It was a lovely scene, the shining lake reflecting again

the geazed

on the picture, whilst Atma, whose quick and expectant eyes had

discerned the form of Nama near at hand, followed her unnoticed by his

coh the gold

which she carried, in token of her approval of her loyal servitor, and

also a box of onyx which she prayed hi meanwhile possession of the casket and its contents

until further tidings With many reverences Nama further informed hirieving at his

absence, but was now to be gladdened by the prospect of his speedy

return, which tidings the Maharanee had deputed her to convey forthwith

to the household of Lehna Singh Notwithstanding the joy of knowing

hi once again