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he is willing to face any inquiry in the matter. "This is a conspiracy hatched by opponents of my party. It is a politically motivated campaign,'' Laxman says. On Wednesday, four top defense ministry and Army officers were placed under suspension for allegedly accepting or showing willingness to accept money to fix defense deals. The government has made no official response, although the prime minister was due on Wednesday night to have an emergency meeting with senior government officials. Laxman's counterpart in the Samata Party, Jaya Jaitley, also featured in the tapes. He has not responded. An NDA spokesman says the suspensions were made after a preliminary inquiry. He added the ministry will take strict action against any other official if any delinquency of conduct is established. The scandal has set off a political storm, with the opposition calling on the

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Long may our paper prosper well, Our club unbroken be, And coming years their blessings pour On the useful, gay `P. C.'. A. SNODGRASS
THE MASKED MARRIAGE(A Tale Of Venice)
Gondola after gondola swept up to the marble steps, and left its lovely load to swell the brilliant throng that filled the stately halls of Count Adelon. Knights and ladies, elves and pages, monks and flower girls, all mingled gaily in the dance. Sweet voices and rich melody filled the air, and so with mirth and music the masquerade went on. "Has your Highness seen the Lady viola tonight?" asked a gallant troubadour of the fairy queen who floated down the hall upon his arm.
"Yes, is she not lovely, though so sad! Her dress is well chosen, too, for in a week she weds Count Antonio, whom she passionately hates