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Thanappa said, "One moment, sir. I have a confession to make. See the date on the card".

"May the nineteenth, nearly fifteen days ago!"

"Yes, sir, and the telegram followed next day - that is, on the day of the marriage. I am unhappy to see it... 'But what has happened has happened,' I said to myself, and kept it away, fearing that it might interfere with the wedding." Ramanujam glared at the postman and said, "I would not have cared to go through the marriage when he was dying...." The postman stood with bowed head and mumbled, "You can complain if you like sir. They will dismiss me. It is a serious offence." He turned and descended the steps and went down the street on his rounds. Ramanujam watched him duly for a while and shouted, "Postman!" Thanappa turned round; Ramanujam cried, "Don't think that I intend to complain. I am only sorry you have done this...."

"I understand your feelings, sir," replied the postman.