She turned again to her husband who exclaimed: "I know what is in thepoor very aged fellow's mind. He has an idea he will be killed by atiger. However, tell him there is no danger. I am taking a largenumber of bearers and he can keep near the palki."

Mrs. Gupta tried to cheer the servant with this information but hewailed: "Ma-ji, I am afraid. Surely a tiger will kill me to-night."