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Chapter 7
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Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
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An Introduction to Spoken Kashmiri

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Chapter 5 Chapter 5: A conversation with a tonga driver
A conversation with a tonga driver
A conversation with a tonga driver
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A CONVERSATION WITH A TONGA DRIVER

A conversation on hiring a light, horse-driven, two-wheeled carriage. This type of carriage is used all over the valley aaand is the main mode of transportation in the downtown areas. It can carry four persons and some luggage, too.

Ashok: Hello, tongawala, will you go to Nehru Park?

Tonga driver: Yes, sir, climb in!

Ashok: How far is Nehru Park from here?

Tonga driver: It will take an hour (to get there).

Ashok: What is the charge?

Tonga driver: Ten rupees.

Ashok: I won't pay more than five rupees.

Tonga driver: No, that's not enough. Give me eight rupees.

Ashok: All right, let's go!

Tonga driver: All right. Let me feed the horse (some) hay, and (then) we'll leave.
 

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