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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
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He's Quite Short
While Rama considers her religious doubt, life at Sharada Sadan goes on. Godubai comes to see her. Rama has a soft spot for her first pupil who now is a key support at the school. When Rama opened a school for child widows, she probably didn't consider the young women might want to remarry. And yet, what can she say against the marriage? As Godubai points out, the fact that her intended groom is short isn't really an objection.
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Pandita,” Godubai confided, “my father came to visit.”
“Is he well? And your family also?”
“Yes. My father stays with Professor Karve. Do you remember him? Professor Karve shared the living area with my brother in Bombay. Now he teaches at Fergusson College. He’s a widower.”
Rama put down her pen and gave Godubai her full attention. “Is there something you wish to tell me?”
“My father thinks I should remarry. He told me Professor Karve is willing to marry a widow. My father suggested he marry me.”
Rama sat in shock. Godubai was more than a student. She was invaluable to the school.
Rama cleared her throat. “I see. And what do you think?”
Godubai lowered her eyes. “I would like to marry.”
“He has a twelve-year-old son. And I don’t think the man’s health is good. He’s quite short.”
“Forgive me, but so are you, Pandita.”
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