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The Bungalow on the Corner of the Street

playing at home. Rohan’s mother was the only person who
could tell the boys to go back home and come back the next
day.

Mr. Tripathi was an honest man. He was hard-working
and got promotions in no time at his workplace. Soon, the
family decided to shift to a bigger house. They needed the
space for their family, and another child was on the way.
All the neighbours came for the party he threw when he
shifted to a new house.

They congratulated Mrs. and Mr. Tripathi, had a feast that
lasted till midnight. Then they all went home, tired but
satisfied with the food and drinks that were served. On the
way, while walking home, Mrs. Gulati asked Mrs. Sharma,
“Did you see the new sofa Mrs. Tripathi got for her
drawing room? It was very comfortable, no? You could
sink in it.”

“Yes, I was admiring it too, replied Mrs. Sharma. “It was
nice and velvety. I’ll get one for our home too.”

Mr. Sharma was quiet all this while. He and his wife
turned to their lane and waved goodbye to all of them.
After some time, he asked his wife, “Where will we get the
money to get a sofa like that? Why did you say that to Mrs.
Gulati?” he snapped angrily.

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