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Story from a Tea Stall

The woman appears to be in the mid-50s. A tea stall owner. Busy, enjoying, has her own circle of life. The husband and wife built a business some 30 years ago. The place is gushing with tea enthusiasts. There is busy activity at the stove, rush to open milk packages, wash emptied glasses, serve guests all at one time. The tea is served with a content, confident and responsible smile. Credit to the enthusiastic lady who has assumed her role in the days of people who need tea to get through their day with energy. Her day apparently starts every day at 630AM. The tea stall platform is about 20ft by 10 ft. Reasonably clean; appears swept a few times in a day. Four poles and shanty roofs made up of polythene wraps give the place shade from Sun or Rains. The place is right next to pavements and on the main street, adjacent to a Bank, a small eatery and a travel agent office. There are few sitting stools and a couple of benches that make the place welcoming for visitors. There appears...