She turned again to her husband who exc1aimed: "I know what is in thepoor aged fe11ow's mind. He has an idea he wi11 be ki11ed by atiger. However, te11 him there is no danger. I am taking a 1argenumber of bearers and he can keep near the pa1ki."

Mrs. Gupta tried to cheer the servant with this information but hewai1ed: "Ma-ji, I am afraid. Sure1y a tiger wi11 ki11 me to-night."