A Teacher's cry !
Few years back a student of mine, whom I used to teach English, came to visit me. She was around 16/17 years old when she last attended my class. Her father was in Railways service (probably an officer). He occassionally picked up conversation and we spent some time together. He was not only in service but had his own business in export too. He fared quite well but often worried about his daughter. She was his only daughter who would have to look after his business in future. He found his daughter quite immature and unfit for such responsibility. His wife too was not up to the mark as far as maturity was concerned. It was after Durga Puja (Bijoya Doshumi) when she suddenly appeared after a long absence. She has now turned into a young and extremely beautiful lady. Her mother accompanied her but she looked old and worn out! In the meanwhile her father died and lot of things have changed. She was no longer an immature little girl but a fully grown up young lady with 100% maturity.