..................... Everyone cheered with
delight. There were screams of happiness from those
who had come to witness the event as well as from those who had brought the ash, including
the one who had returned the belt, whom no one could name. The loudest scream of all was
from Nang Ole, the owner of the belt, who was choked with happiness. The noisy commotion
symbolized the love, solidarity, sincerity, and brotherhood that had been shared by all in
this village from many generations.
The opening of the packages ended with the
nineteenth. Although five remained, no one felt it was necessary to continue.
NOTES
1. Knan bahn
is the leader of the village.
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