35/41 As the river returns its waters to the sea, so the heart rejoiceth in returning benefits received." "Oh, Lala," said Iris. "But on whom have we conferred any benefits ?" "The moon shines upon all alike," said Lala, "and knows not what she illumines." "Lala Roy," said Arnold, suddenly getting a gleam of intelligence, "it is you who have paid this money." "You, Lala ?" "No one else could have paid it," said Arnold. One may live without money in Hindostan, but in England even the Philosopher cannot meditate unless he can pay for food and shelter. I have money, Iris, and I have paid the usurer enough to satisfy him. |