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he knew my romantic history at university. I said
nothing.
I was given three days to consider. During those
three days, Elephant would come to see me once a
day. She came to persuade and urge me to marry
Great Smoker.
“I am concerned about you, Soapy!” she said. “If
you still refuse to marry her, she’ll get angry and will
bring you to court. That will be the end of you.
Today is the first day. There are only two days left.”
I said nothing and kept my composure.
On the second day she came again and said,
“Soapy, this is the second day. There is only one day
left. Do you really want to be thrown into prison?” I
still said nothing and kept my composure.
On the morning of the third day she came to me
hurriedly and said, “Soapy, this is your deadline.
You’re still keeping your mouth shut. Do you really
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