Fiction: A zamindar’s pet dogs have been friends all their lives, till cruel fate separates them

Jolly and Dora had been the closest of friends from their childhood. Both dreaded separation. Once, when Jolly was unwell, Dora spent the entire day by her side trying to comfort her. All attempts to send him away were futile. Finally, arrangements had to be made to bring his food to the place where Jolly lay ailing. One day, Dora suffered an injury to his leg. Jolly knew well that Dora possessed limitless strength but was unable to understand why he had to remain stuck in one place for long. She caressed Dora’s foot and tried to find out where the pain was.

Dora was an English greyhound while Jolly was a black buck born in the jungles of Gadjat. Dora had been brought to India from the famous city of London while Jolly’s birthplace was in some unknown wilderness. Dora was exclusively a flesh eater while Jolly lived only on herbs and grass. But their friendship had grown strong since childhood.

Jolly continued taking care of her childhood friend and helped him heal. Finally, Dora grew a little stronger and was able to walk with slow steps. When spring arrived and the south winds blew with fragrant flowers, the two friends...

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