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A family lived in old Alipur, Kolkata. Their
house was big and double storeyed with ample space and green lawns. There was a
swing in the garden for the children of the house. The big, fat burly guard who
sat at the main gate of the house was very strict and unapproachable. No one
could get past the gate without his permission.
One night the family was gathered around the dining table happily enjoying home
cooked delicacies. Suddenly, a small commotion could be heard on the front
verandah. The two brothers living in that joint family rushed to find out what
had happened. They saw the guard grappling with a young, well dressed man. The
guard told his employers that this man did not stop at the gate and wanted to
meet the male inhabitants of the house.
The intruder wanted a small favour
and then he would go on his way. The younger of the 2 brothers
wanted to call the police but the elder one stopped him. He asked the
intruder what was it he wanted. |
Everyone was surprised when the young
man asked for some cigarettes. He said he had no money and wanted to smoke. He
also mentioned that he had no family or home to go to for help. His eyes moved
from here to there in a crazy fashion but he continuously kept asking only for a
cigarette.
The older brother gave him a pack of Wills Cigarettes and surprisingly, the
well dressed but crazy fellow thanked his saviour and went on his way. The
younger brother was still not happy about this incident and warned the guard to
be more careful next time.
Many months passed but the crazy cigarette seeker wasn't to be seen again.
For
him, every happiness was to be had in smoking and everyone deduced that after
going to all the nearby houses, he must have gone to the next locality, again,
begging for just cigarettes.
Contributed By: Madhuri
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