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Monday, November 13 2000
Bitter vs Better
Rajini Shankar

Bitter Way

That old man

She comes from a village

She can't speak English


He is ignorant

My child doesn't know that

Think of the Devil

She is my maidservant

Do you understand?

That skinny lady?

That fatso was here.

He is proud

He is talkative

He can't walk or he limps

Better Way

That elderly man

She is new to city-life

She is more comfortable in Hindi

He is a simple person

My child will soon be learnng that

Think of the Angel

She helps me out

Am I clear?

That slim lady?

That chubby girl was here.

He is a bit reserved

He loves to talk

He is slightly handicapped

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