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MALA: I'm so happy, my darling. (Pause. Then there is a loud^ childish persistent knocking at the door. )
NARESH: The chl'ldrerio [The curtains begin to close.)
MALA: Our childreno [She goes towards the door and Naresh watches her unlatching it as the curtains close and the music begins again loudly. )
THE END