Johnson took a loan and built his own nest. Frequently, he and his wife had to move out of station to see their sons working about 300 km. away. To take care of the house, he hired out a portion to a Government employee. Unfortunately, the tenant was a diabetes patient. While entering the house, one of his legs was abcessed and bandaged heavily. As few people were willing to let out their houses to a patient in such condition, Johnson came forward empathetically to accept the tenant.

The tenant-patient's name was David. For one year after joining the house, David recouped his health, bandage on his leg was minimised, and everything seemed to run smoothly. David's charming wife Nancy and cheerful 21 year old son Thomas were also in their good spirits.

Oneday, again the abcess on David's leg relapsed and pain and pus aggravated. Thomas took David to City for a super speciality treatment at a good hospital. Sadly, David's leg had to be amputated through a surgical procedure to prevent further harm to life of the patient. He had to be under close medical supervision in the City for another six months. Thomas had to no alternative to shift the family to the City for longer stay, vacating the house. In the meantime, David completed 60 years of age of superannuation and his employer retired him, granting him pension, which was naturally lower than his normal salary.

In the circumstances, Thomas had to discontinue higher education and search for an immediate job in City to supplement the income of his father. Consequently, they transported their family belongings and furniture to the City.

Johnson is back home. He is trying to find a new tenant for the portion of the house vacated by David. One day a stranger rang the door bell. Johnson thought that it was somebody enquiring about the letting of the house. Johnson lazily got up and opened the door.

An old emaciated person. Wrinkled face. Wornout clothes. Rubber sandals. Spects with an anachronistic frame and convex glasses. He parked his bicycle at the entrance. Johnson opened the door and looked at him with a quizzing face.

'I have come for David. Where is he gone?'

Johnson thought that the visitor was David's colleague working in his office. J. felt that the visitor was worried about the health of David. He might have come to enquire about David's health.

Johnson showed a chair. 'Please be seated. You and David may be working in the same Office. David is in the City undergoing treatment for diabetes. You may be sad to know that one of his legs has been amputated. Then there was no alternative because infection was deeprooted'

The visitor breathed heavily. 'When will he return? Do you have his telephone number? Do you have his address? I wish to contact him.'

'Right now, I do not have his address or phone number. Before vacating the house, occasionally, David's son -Thomas, used to call me up and tell me about the progress of his father's medical treatment. Now, they have vacated the house and they may not ring me up. However, please leave your address and phone number. In case David or his son ring up again, I shall inform them that you enquired about David's health. I shall request them to speak to you direct.'

The visitor gave his details and left.