Shantabai's bangles (forward)
Before continuing the saga of her bangles, Shantabai asked me,"What's your reason for giving me your ear to my words?Are you just being polite so that you get the satisfaction of being a tool in easing what I carry in my mind?Or are you just killing time?"Oh no I said,"It's purely for a selfish motive?you have served us for almost ten years in our house and I have not seen even a small wrinkle on your face.Every day you look fresh and healthy When I compare my older self to todays one I can see I am ageing.Though you have no access to beauty parlours or gyms how come ,a meagre income compared to mine,a house lesser in facilities,you seem to enjoy life.I want to know the secret of your happiness and contentment.".She smiled ,Oh no...