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In Celebration of Being Alive · Part 20

Chapter 2: 3 · ENGLISH

by one, during every visit. Eventually, the treatment worked and the old lady’s vision was totally restored. Now, as per the agreement, the doctor demanded his fees. But, the old lady said that she was not satisfied with the treatment given and firmly refused to pay.

The doctor threatened her to drag her to the court. The old lady said, “You can go ahead and do whatever you want.” The angry doctor filed a case against old Margaret and sought justice from the court. The old lady was summoned for examination. The judge enquired the reason as to why she refused to pay the agreed fees to the doctor.

The old lady replied, ”As per the agreement made, I must be completely cured of my problem. Unfortunately, my vision has been only partially restored after the treatment.” As a proof of her statement, she said that she was not able to see the antique items kept in her showcase. The learned judge understood the meaning of the lady’s statement and its implication. The judge concluded the case and read out his verdict.

The verdict went thus: “After a thorough examination of the case and connected issues, this court pronounces that Margaret, the defendant, is absolved of her obligation to pay her doctor. This court also pronounces that the doctor has committed the offence of theft and as such he should undergo a rigorous imprisonment for six months.” The shocked doctor hung his head down in shame. The old lady felt greatly relieved and marched out of the court triumphantly. Exercise .

Big cotton merchant – owned a factory – many employees – one day a heap of cotton stolen – no clue – merchant’s secretary assured to find out - asked him to host dinner - invite all workers – merchant agreed – middle of feast – secretary suddenly shouted – cotton sticking to hair of thieves – the guilty dusted their heads – tried to clear – caught in the trap – punished. . Mr. X, a rich businessman – runs a company - always very busy with office

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