After the ceremonies were over, Ruby was made to sit in a palanquin: Beautifully decorated it was covered with a large silken cloth so that the bride could go to the bridegroom's house in strict purdah. As two sturdy villagers carried it away, her father walk a few step with it. He must have cried silently for his eyes and nose were red and he looked pale.
At the same time he looked at peace.
As he went to his house, bride's mother suddenly appeared from behind the door.She held his hand and burst into tear.
"look at this house. she said, sobbing. ' without ruby, doesn't it look like a graveyard........