A12 The Civil Administration

The Lady created a stir In the town everywhere. The newspaper reported “Two thousand attended.” “In an unhygienic place, With no proper approaches, How a religious mass Was allowed to take place? ” The center of discussion, Was the Civil Administration- The Mayor, Police, Doctor, Scientist, and Revenue Officer. The situation became serious. In the Civil Authorities’ eyes, As this kind of demonstration Was against the administration “A breach of peace it’s. We shouldn’t allow this. Also it isn’t in the interest Of the church in the least.” Endless discussion they had, “How a Lady had appeared Before a girl, that too at a place, There was no human trace? ” “Behind this girl someone Plays to cheat everyone, And make money out of it. We can’t watch and sit.” The Mayor sent the Doctor, To study this strange factor, And he submitted a report, That gave them doubts a lot. “Her pulse was normal. She wasn’t hysterical. Her face was calm With her usual charm.” “Her look was radiant, When her gaze went Towards the cavern Where there was none.” This was of no use As it gave no clues To the breach of peace In that remote place. The Scientist said “It’s a soft rock bed With tendency to sweat, Making the place wet.” “It appears, the cavern Earlier must have been An altar for sacrifice And a pre-church place.” This kind of argument Led not to any detriment Or any kind of disturbance To the so called ‘peace.’ The situation, how to handle, When each one held a candle In their hands peacefully, And worshiping religiously? The Police Commissioner, Tried to convince the Mayor, “It’s no good, let us call for The military, it’s better.” Nothing could stop people, Watching this pretty girl, When she was in trance Gazing the Lady’s face. The doctor was humbled The scientist also tumbled. The police was helpless. The Mayor was restless.