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He knew no more of what was going to happen to others than he knew what was going to happen to himself next ______.
He knew no more of what was going to happen to others than he knew what was going to happen to himself next ______.
minute
If he had continued there he would have carried on the work of his forefathers namely, tilling the ______, living, marrying, and ripening in his cornfield and ancestral home.
If he had continued there he would have carried on the work of his forefathers namely, tilling the ______, living, marrying, and ripening in his cornfield and ancestral home.
land
The place was lit up by shop lights or two had hissing ______ lights, some had naked flares stuck on poles.
The place was lit up by shop lights or two had hissing ______ lights, some had naked flares stuck on poles.
gas
He had a working analysis of mankind's ______ : marriage, money, and the tangles of human ties.
He had a working analysis of mankind's ______ : marriage, money, and the tangles of human ties.
He told the person before him, gazing at his palm, “In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your ______.”
He told the person before him, gazing at his palm, “In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your ______.”
The astrologer wore a ______ turban around his head.
The astrologer wore a ______ turban around his head.
The astrologer was seated under the boughs of a ______ tree.
The astrologer was seated under the boughs of a ______ tree.
The vendor of fried groundnut gave his ware a fancy name each day, calling it '______ Ice-Cream' one day.
The vendor of fried groundnut gave his ware a fancy name each day, calling it '______ Ice-Cream' one day.
The astrologer transacted his business by the light of a ______ which crackled and smoked up above the groundnut heap nearby.
The astrologer transacted his business by the light of a ______ which crackled and smoked up above the groundnut heap nearby.
The power of the astrologer's eyes was considerably enhanced by their position placed as they were between the painted ______ and the dark whiskers.
The power of the astrologer's eyes was considerably enhanced by their position placed as they were between the painted ______ and the dark whiskers.
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Study Notes
The Astrologer's Appearance and Setup
- The astrologer has a distinctive appearance, with a forehead resplendent with sacred ash and vermilion, and eyes that sparkle with a sharp abnormal gleam.
- He wears a saffron-coloured turban, which enhances his overall appearance and attracts customers.
- He sits under a tamarind tree in the Town Hall Park, surrounded by a variety of trades and occupations.
The Astrologer's Business
- The astrologer conducts his business by the light of a flare, which crackles and smokes nearby.
- He charges three pies per question, and never opens his mouth until the customer has spoken for at least ten minutes.
- He has a working analysis of mankind's troubles, including marriage, money, and human ties.
The Astrologer's Skills
- The astrologer has a sharp intuition and can understand what is wrong with a customer within five minutes.
- He has a shrewd ability to make guesses and provide answers that please and astonish his customers.
- His skills are based on study, practice, and experience, rather than any actual knowledge of astrology.
The Astrologer's Background
- The astrologer is not originally from the city, but left his village without a plan or intention.
- He would have continued his family's work as farmers if he had stayed in the village.
- He has been in the city for some time and has developed a new profession as an astrologer.
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