That one phone call: The Hindu
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/that-one-phone-call/article17463522.ece
Excerpts:
"Lakshmi Priya died on August 26, 2013. I knew because Velu called, his voice heavy with tears. He called again later to say there were funds remaining in her account and that he was writing a cheque for a girl with cancer. He’d call every now and then: when Lavanya cleared her Class X examination with flying colours, his wife Sumathi’s sorrow, on Lakshmi Priya’s birthdays, even when he said he could not take it any more. I would listen and sometimes say things that could not matter much. Over one conversation, he said he had saved money for Lavanya’s higher studies, but if she got through admission on merit, he was willing to give that money to some other deserving student or patient. Could I recommend someone?
Excerpts:
"Lakshmi Priya died on August 26, 2013. I knew because Velu called, his voice heavy with tears. He called again later to say there were funds remaining in her account and that he was writing a cheque for a girl with cancer. He’d call every now and then: when Lavanya cleared her Class X examination with flying colours, his wife Sumathi’s sorrow, on Lakshmi Priya’s birthdays, even when he said he could not take it any more. I would listen and sometimes say things that could not matter much. Over one conversation, he said he had saved money for Lavanya’s higher studies, but if she got through admission on merit, he was willing to give that money to some other deserving student or patient. Could I recommend someone?
Lavanya is writing her final school exam and I’m expecting a call from Velu any time saying the same thing he always does: “Madam, are you fine? So happy you picked my call.” No Sir, I’m so glad you called."
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M G Warrier
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