





          The sun had just set when Savitri came beside Satyavan and placed 
     his head in her lap. 
          Satyavan's chest rose and fell. His eyes opened. 
          "Is the sun already down? I must have slept long," he said. "But 
     what is wrong, my love? You smile and cry at the same time!" 
          "My love," said Savitri, "let us return home." 
          In time, Satyavan became king of his father's realm, with Savitri 
     as his queen. They lived long and happily, blessed with many children. 
     So they had no fear or tears when Yama came again to carry them to his 
     kingdom. 

                                  THE END 





