THERE ONCE LIVED a farmer and a barber who were very good friends. One day it became time for both of them to marry. It was customary in this area to go through a betrothal ceremony. Afterwards the prospective bridegroom would pay a special visit to his fiancée’s home. When both weddings had been arranged, …
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A mosquito dressed up in her bangles, her finest silk sari and a long braid, and went around looking for a husband. She searched everywhere, until a young bull asked her, “Hey, sweetie! Where are you going?” “I’m looking for a good husband, that’s what.” “Why not marry me?” “What can you do?” asked the …
Illustration: Amrapali Das Source: Lakshminath Bezbarua Book of short stories
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