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| if we had known each other for years, indicating with a manicured hand her short, dyed hair. 'Scratch my skin and you'll find a south Indian. A good, south Indian Brahmin.' | |
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| 'I suppose I will have to tell them when they call me tomorrow,' she said. 'It's embarrassing, Dr Srinivasan was very kind to your father and me in Africa. But it's all for the best. We can't be too cautious when choosing a husband.' | |
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