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Saurab : (smiles) Yes, mom.
Tripta: (sits) You don’t say so! Well, you are good at sports. Even if
you don’t practice, you will bag at least four gold medals.
Saurab : (boastfully) Hmmm. In fact, I am thinking of hat-trick in 400
metre race.
Saswot : Oh, I see! (Murmurs)
Saurab : (goes near Tripta) Don’t you know mom, all a man needs to
get on in the world is some brains, common sense and plenty
of push. (looks at Saswot) One can’t learn these things from
books.
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Tripta : Aren’t you spoiling your intellectual growth for the sake of
sports?
Saurab : I loathe a thin, pale, narrow chest, poor eyesight and hunch-
back. I love living the moments. Look at my broad chest and
feel my biceps! I like to live in the present. It’s all possible
because of my sports. They make me alive. Sticking one self at
heap of books is out of my imagination.
Saswot : (angrily) I know! You mean to say I’m to consumed in
books! My dear, don’t forget what is important in the present
time. You’re master of your soul. Do what you feel like
doing. For me, my mind is far more important than my body. I
cultivate my mind; you develop your body…
Tripta : (Interrupts) Can you please stop this argument? Well, you both
are right and both wrong. Saurab, you need to be little cautious
about your study. And Saswot, you have to have little physical
exercise for your holistic development.
Saswot : Ok, mom. is it alright if I carry on with my studies now?
Saurab : If so, may I go for practise now? I’ll be back soon.
Tripta : So, for today, both of you practice for sometimes and after wards
settle down for thorough revision.
Saswot : Sure! I’ve already done half of it.
Tripta : Saurab, what about you?

Saurab : Would you mind if I start my study after the games practice? Is
it OKY, if I wear my new jersey?
Tripta : It’s OK.

Saurab : Mom, would it be possible for us to go on a bike? This way we
can save our time.

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