The World of Courtesans c10.211

c10.211

"When Mayurasena received the prize in the presence of all the courtesans, she showered her smiles on me and with a wayward glance she gladdened my heart. Trembling with envy Kaveri made a wry face and taunted me. After these manifestations of her anger and envy, I felt like one who had missed the bank of a river and was tossed in the current of suspicion. I tided over my difficulties and reached my house. There I began swinging on the plank of doubt wondering what either of them would do. After that my darling came and closed my eyes Then I laughed and said, "You thief! You are an adept in closing eyes. What is the use of laughing while you keep on hiding? This unique touch of your hands tells me who you are."