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PRINCESS KALYANI

are not difficult to procure should be placed in front of the musical group, in order to create an Oriental atmosphere.

The songs should be set to suitable music.

Pata, the conductor is watching the performance with critical eyes.

NILA and ANILA (sing and dance):

Oh, smiling moon and night so silver-sweet!
With music on the wing,
And song's harmonious ring,
The anklets tinkle on our dancing feet.
From Sitar, Vina and Sarangi's chords
Awaken Melodies
By swift and slow degrees
With which the Mandira's soft beat accords.

PATA

Well done, Nila! Excellent Anila! I am sure you will be encored many times and greeted with showers of bouquets.

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