The World of Apu Page #3

her and you are the obvious choice

You want me

to be a substitute bridegroom?

Is this a play or a novel?

What do you take me for?

Are you still living

in the Dark Ages?

Calm down and listen to me

No, I won't listen

to a pack of lunatics

Everything depends on you

It's no use, let's go

Come here a moment

Can you really get me that job?

You'll have to lend me a shirt,

and I must have a shave

Your daughter

didn't worship Shiva in vain.

A curse became a blessing

The moment I saw him,

I knew he was nearer to me

than my own kin

Pulu has brought many

of his friends here...

...but I've never felt so drawn

to anyone

There are a few things

that I must tell you

I've had no opportunity before

How much do you know about me?

Has Pulu told you anything?

Yes

What did he say?

You're an orphan

Yes.

I lost my father when I was ten

Mother died seven years later

I had a sister, too

What else did he tell you?

You write well

He told you that, did he?

Can you read?

Yes. Bengali

I'm writing my novel in Bengali

I know

What else did he say?

Nothing else

That's not very much

You know little

of the man you married

I have no means, no job...

...and almost no future

What kind of home

shall I take you to?

You've been brought up

in these surroundings

A spacious house, servants,

fine rooms

This marriage was forced on me.

I was against it, but...

Something changed my mind,

I felt I would be doing a noble thing

Everything became confused

Why don't you say something?

I can't decide

until I know your mind

Aparna, will you be able

to endure poverty?

Can you live with a poor husband?

Yes

Can you really?

Why not?

Then I'll take you with me.

If your father objects,

I'll ignore him

- Will you object?

- I don't know

- I wonder what they'll say

- Who?

My neighbours.

I went to a wedding,

but I shall return with the bride

I'll come back for the luggage

This is my room

Sit down. I won't be long

You must be very sad

Really not?

They want to see us downstairs

Make way. Let's see the bride

What a lovely bride!

Why gawp? Am I new?

Only after meals. You promised

Do you lament your decision?

What?

I don't know such difficult words

Will "regret" do?

Yes

- Do you regret it?

- Regret what?

- Do I have to explain that too?

- Yes

You missed out on a rich husband

- You're laughing!

- No, I'm crying

You must feel sorry

Of course.

I could have had an easy life

- I'm going.

- Where?

To look for a maid servant

Don't be silly. Come back, please

Who will pay for the servant?

I'll get more private lessons

Then send me back to my parents

One lesson is bad enough

after a hard day's work

What should I do, then?

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