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Jolly says, 'You see? Mr Pilania, I asked your men to come here, I asked my poor neighbour to come here, to assure you of one thing. Whatever help you need, I will give it. Anything your men require to solve this case, to give this grieving man here the chance of revenge on the scum who killed his daughter, ask me. I am here to help.'
The SSP says quietly, 'Justice. What we promise is justice.'
Jolly says, 'Yes, yes. I agree. But what does Chand want?"
Chand appears not to have heard the question. None of them speak as the father stares out towards the carp pond, the light, playful splash of water from the fountain the only sound in the room.
The SSP rises, hands folded, to take his leave, and Chand says, I want him dead. The man who took Munia from me, he should die.'
Jolly looks away, smiles at Ombir and Bhim Sain. "These policemen are good men,' he says to Chand. I've seen them at work. Early morning, late at night, in summer, in the monsoons, they are out in our village, doing their jobs. I promise you, Chand, this murder will be solved. You will have your vengeance."
Ombir notes that, this time, Pilania does not correct him or speak of justice.
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