““all paid for in stone money. There is much tomfoolery and people play-act, overdo the bargaining and generally have fun. Coming home from churcha and chutok haats, everyone is served a few rounds of landa and mel before all the stone money is counted, while the base flute is played for the puda if it is to be invited home. A net increase – there is never a loss – signifies that the family will prosper.””
