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....shina s heart   began  throbbing  crazily,   more than something  extraordinary was happening there,  she reached them  on a double  quick  march,   but by then naghina had finished her talk and left, 

Suddenly all had  become so quiet,  the heat of arguments  amongst them  had reached  the youngsters,  , the pleasant  air  had turned  to heavy  sorrowful  atmosphere,  

Shina   watched each and every one into his face  intently  but couldn't  muster   enough courage to ask a thing 

Amma and abba stood up to leave  looking very tired,  , shina stood watching them in silence  unable  to stop them for  tea

Whatever  it was  the manner  naghin had  humiliated them in the gathering  was unforgivable  , , tai Amma s voice  quivered  on a high pitch  in suppressed  anger