In that dim light a remarkable circumstance occurred.

Astonished by the noise of the shutters, Nagendra looked towards the door near the bed.

In that open doorway, shown by the dim light, a shadowy form appeared.

The shape was that of a woman; but what he saw further made his hair stand on end, he trembled from head to foot.

The woman's face had the features of Surja Mukhi! Nagendra started to his feet and hastened to the figure.