I know it. I know I shall make beastly mistakes, Father-“”The world does not forgive mistakes so quickly, my girl.” He sounds bitter and sad.”If the world will not forgive me,” I say softly, “I shall have to learn to forgive myself.”He nods in understanding.”And how will you marry? Or do you intend to marry?”I think of Kartik, and tears threaten. “I shall meet someone one day, as Mother found you.

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