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5:00 am: They worked unseen… He set off on foot carrying as many milk packets as he could. Manu joined him, dragging newspaper piles fastened to his bicycle. Early hours didn’t matter and never deterred the two for they knew how important they were. Why else would everyone start their day with newspapers and milk?

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He came once in six months, laden with sweets, saris and all things nice. With his English education and Rolex watch, he was the perfect nephew. Everyone wanted to shake hands, take digital pictures and be seen bear hugging this phoren return. Only little Lalli cringed as she thought of his hand between her thighs.