you will be away, posted at non-family stations, and I will have to manage on my own. I can give you a hundred reasons to justify why I shall not marry now. If you are in a hurry to get married, forget me. Find another girl." Shanti was eloquent. "But our elders think we are both old enough to marry," Arumughan tried to bring her round. "Go and tell them what I told you. Will you? Otherwise I will fight my own battle. If that happens, you will not have a face to show," she warned. "I shall speak to them. But I wonder whether they will agree," Arumugham hedged. "They will. They have no option. I am sure I can make my parents understand. Hope you manage your end equally well," Shanti started moving off. Arumugham watched her till she vanished from view. His face fell. With w

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