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TEARS OF SUFFERING
“Go get him,” said Doctor.
Samphel alighted and scurried up to the boy. “Ugyen?”
he called from a distance.
Ugyen turned back on hearing his name. He grinned and
frolicked towards Samphel. “What brings you here, Au?”
“Come,” said Samphel, holding his frail hand. “This is
my dad.”
Ugyen stepped back seeing a hulky man stare at him. The
doctor’s physique reminded him of his stepfather and
cold-hearted uncle. So he hid behind Samphel’s back.
“It’s okay,” said Samphel, “don’t be afraid.”
His heart thudding, Ugyen glanced at Doctor over
Samphel’s shoulder.
Doctor sympathized with people in misery. He looked up
and clucked his tongue. “Why does God have to pick
you?” He gently patted Ugyen’s back. “What is your
name, kid?”
“Ugyen, la,” he said bowing.
His manner impressed Doctor. The term ‘la’ he used
depicted a decent disposition.
“Come,” said Doctor, leading.
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