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The Spoilt Child

Note 48 — Chapter XXII · MATILALL IN BUSINESS.

G. D. (George Devereux) Oswell translation

Seven seems a favourite number when reference is made to wealth. The Wealth of Seven Kings is a favourite expression in Bengali Fairy Tales.

Ten in Bengali seems to be used for the whole world, as Five in Sanskrit.

Dash Jan— Ten people in Bengali means everybody.

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