I have underlined some problem areas: It was now the dressing time . I was draped about in my favorite sea green and red color pavada davani [ silk skirt and half sari] Mother, though an apologia for a beautician, evinces great interest in making me look like an Apsara . She would now dust lightly a face powder over my face and neck and brush off the excess powder with a powder puff.
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