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There were to be a million lights
and these were made by placing
a small bunch of cotton tied in a
cloth on top of the oil poured in a
small saucer. These [pre??live] lamps
were everywhere. Outside the walk
whereon the procession marched
boys were busy filing the saucers.
They were forbidden to come near
the procession for they were coolies
whereas the others were the highest
caste in India. Just as the group
was passing, our guide said
These are all the high caste Brahmins
A fat sensual contemptible looking
creature heard the remark, and
immediately assumed one
of the haughtiest expression
of face and figure I ever beheld.
It was a sight long to be remem