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In Celebration of Being Alive · Part 21

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work – one day his son – years old – approaches dad and asks – how much he earns in one hour – father gets furious – boy persuades – father says Rs. – immediately son asks for Rs. – father shouts – wasting money on toys - son leaves to his room crying – father feels bad – thinks might need some stationery – enters boy’s room and gives money – boy becomes happy – takes some crumpled notes – under his pillow – counts everything together – total Rs. – gives it to dad – wants to buy – one hour of his time – father realizes his mistake – feels sorry and guilty – hugs son – closes 12th - - In Celebration of Being Alive Page all office files - takes him on a picnic – decides to spend more time with near and dear ones.

Task Continue and complete the following stories and suggest suitable titles for the same. Beginning of the story Tit for Tat It was a pleasant breezy evening. The college auditorium was filled to capacity. The students, dressed in their finest, looked very cheerful and excited.

When the chief guest entered the hall, they stretched their necks eagerly to catch a glimpse. He was a very well-known personality–a great scholar and an excellent orator–in the town. The programme began and the students were looking forward to listening to the key-note address which was to be delivered by the chief guest. The occasion was the college annual day function.

The chief guest was invited to take the podium by the compere. He began his speech and there was a hushed silence. He started off with an interesting anecdote followed by a humorous one liner. He went on to delve deeper into the topic of technology and opportunities.

Suddenly, a mischievous student among the lot, crowed like a cock in a high pitch “cock-a-doodle-doo” “cock-a-doodle-doo”. Completion of the story This broke the mood of the occasion, flow of speech and the seriousness of the atmosphere. Some

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