Question

what was the post master state of mind after lakshmi das told him after all's death

Answer 1

He was surprises



He actually broke nearly into tears
And remoresd on the way he behaved

Answer 2

He was surprised to know that Ali had died. He couldn't believe this because some minutes before Ali had met him and the postmaster also gave him the letter of Miriam. He could feel the anxiety of Ali as he himself could feel the anxiety of being away from his daughter.