Monchora Page #3

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No no!

That might appear suspicious to him...

Listen. Grandpa is a very well known astrologer in these parts.

A lot of people come to him for advice. You'll say you've come having heard of his fame.

Alright.

You are unable to get a job...

You are unable to get a job... - So I'll ask him when I can expect to get one?

Correct!

By the way, do you have a horoscope?

I'm not very sure. I'll have to check.

Thank you!

Be careful!

I'll see you tomorrow!

So, nothing was stolen? - No.

Nothing? Are you sure?

Absolutely sure! - But a thief did enter the house?

Yes. A thief did enter.

Did any of you get a look at this thief?

That I did, but I didn't notice much. - Oh.

I got a look at him as well!

I got a look at him as well! - I'll listen to your story later.

Now tell me, Manmatha, what did the thief look like?

Well, I...

Who are you, young man? What do you want?

Actually, I wanted to meet with Mr. Chowdhury...

I am Jadunath Chowdhury.

What is your name?

What is your name? - Dibakar. Dibakar Ray.

Oh.

Sit down. You'll have to wait a bit. Sebak!

Sit down. You'll have to wait a bit. Sebak! - Please have a seat.

Anyway, coming back to the thief. So, what did he look like?

Like any old thief! He was thin and lanky, with a beard and moustache...

Thin and lanky? Thieves are never thin and lanky! He was muscled and dark skinned!

What do you know? I'm telling you he was thin and lanky! - Alright, alright!

Whatever the thief looks like, can you identify him if you see him?

Probably...

... identify...?

No...

Probably no? What about you? Will you be able to identify him?

Identify him? Of course I can identify him! Just bring him in front of me!

Dark skinned and muscular!

Look at this, Sir! Manmatha says that the thief was thin and lanky...

... and he says that the thief was dark and muscular!

... and he says that the thief was dark and muscular! This way, its going to be impossible to identify him!

Listen, Samar...

... do you what I think?

The fellow who came here last night...

... was a common thief.

Here to steal any random thing of value.

I'm not particularly concerned about these fellows.

But...

But... - But what, Sir?

You know that I have a priceless stone in this house.

He is the deity of this household.

He is the deity of this household. - Are you talking about the Sunstone?

There is no other ruby like that in the whole country, Samar!

Who knows?

Maybe all the experienced thieves in the whole city...

... have their sights set on my Sunstone.

If you're unable to protect my property, then...

If you're unable to protect my property, then... - What are you saying, Sir?!

Protecting people's property is our job! Don't worry about it!

And if you think that you'd like special protection, let me know and I'll arrange it!

I'll think about it.

I'll think about it. - Can I take my leave, Sir?

Of course.

I'll just see him out. - Alright.

Come, Sir.

Grandpa? - Hmm?

That gentleman is waiting. - Gentleman? Oh!

Come.

What do you want?

I humbly request your help.

I humbly request your help. - Help? With?

I heard that you have immense knowledge in the field of Astrology.

So I came here, wondering if you could...

Have a seat.

What did you say your name was?

What did you say your name was? - Dibakar Ray.

So, you're of Brahmin (upper caste) descent?

So, you're of Brahmin (upper caste) descent? - Yes.

Yes, well, I like to dabble in the field of Astrology.

Where did you hear about me?

Such knowledge cannot remain hidden!

Actually, i'm going through some very bad times...

I can't find a job, so my financial condition is also very bad.

So I was wondering if you could just have a look and tell me...

... how long this will go on?

I'm going through some very hard times.

Hard times, eh? Good, good!

I mean, even the darkest of nights ends with the rising sun!

Have you brought your astrological charts with you?

Have you brought your astrological charts with you? - Yes, Sir.

Let me see.

These modern horoscopes are so inelegant!

Ah, you're an Aries!

Aries moonsign, Aries ascendant...

Amazing! You're a pure Aries!

Amazing! You're a pure Aries! - If you're saying so, it must be true!

Could you kindly have a look and see, if my condition will improve...?

Wait, wait. Hold on.

Will it improve...? Jupiter has started its transit...

... in your House of Fortune!

Saturn in the Sixth House, Rahu in the Eleventh...

Incredible!

Good times are upon you!

Upon me? - Hmm!

Where? I can't feel any changes whatsoever! In fact...

I'm facing severe hardships. I can't get a job...

You'll get a job! Don't worry!

I will?! - Yes!

I'll get a job?! - Of course you will!

Jupiter in your House of Fortune.

Saturn in your Sixth, Rahu in your Eleventh! This cannot be a lie!

Your good times are here! - Oh!

Here you are.

Here you are. - Since you're saying so, it must be...

Thank you.

Oh! - What happened?

I almost forgot your... - My what?

Fees?

Get your life settled first. Then you can come and give it to me.

It's alright!

I'll take my leave. - Be well!

You let him leave? - Why?

If he doesn't get a job soon, he may start to think that you know nothing of Astrology!

What should I do?

What should I do? - Aren't you looking for a new secretary?

Yes.

Yes. - So why don't you hire him for the job?

Good idea! Sebak! Sebak!

Yes, Master?

Yes, Master? - The young man who just left? Go and call him back!

Hey! Hey you!

Yes, you! The Master is calling you!

Listen...

... I am on the lookout for a new secretary.

Are you up for it?

I'm not sure... - Don't worry. You'll be fine.

Your salary will be ten thousand Rupees...

Along with all your daily meals. Agreed?

Agreed!

You'll have to maintain daily accounts of all expenses.

You'll also have to keep track of all miscellaneous expenses.

Supervision of house chores is also part of your job.

You may even have to do the groceries.

You'll have to run all sorts of errands. Do you understand?

Yes, Sir.

Yes, Sir. - Why don't you get started today itself?

But you can't live anywhere else! You'll have to live with us.

There is a room where my previous secretary used to live. That is your room now.

Yes, Sir, as you wish.

But the problem is...

I don't really know anything about you as such.

You're not a bad person, are you?

But you already know so much! You read everything about me here.

Everything about my planets, constellations, houses, Jupiter, fortune.

You've seen it all! - Yes, that's true!

Those of the Aries sign are never liars, cheats and crooks.

I should know! I'm an Aries myself!

Goodness! You too?!

Goodness! You too?! - Of course!

What did I tell you?

Didn't I say that good times were upon you?

Indeed! Your skills are unbelievable! I mean...

... his observations came true almost immediately!

It's alright, it's alright! Go show him his room!

Sebak!

Your name is Nanda? - Hmm.

I almost didn't recognise you at first!

But then I recognised you from your voice. And my brother and Sebak had no idea...!

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