Life as I have Seen It

Author(s): Urmila S Dholakia
Publisher: Urmila S Dholakia

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=Life - As I've seen it =
He gave his introduction showing his imposive appearance.
“Yes, I saw you for the first time. What is the matter?" | asked.
He replied "Madam, I want some information from Sapna from Room No. 1. Will you please call her?"
I was astonished to hear his reply. How does this officer know that Sapna is staying in room number 1?
However, since I was new and was ignorant of this matter, I thought, maybe this is within Hostel Regulations. I, therefore, summoned Sapna to my office.
As soon as Sapna came, he started asking questions – “What time did you return to the Hostel last night?", "Who was with you?"
I was wondering, with what authority this officer was asking such questions? But before I ask this officer anything, Sapna took control of the matter and fearlessly replied that it was none of his business. She knew her responsibility about the matter and she properly observed the regulations of the hostel. She had taken “Late Pass” from the Warden yesterday and signed the register after returning to the hostel within time limit.
Sapna was absolutely self-confident. She was a senior student and she did not break any rule. So instead of being scared, she asked the officer as to who gave authority to him to ask such questions
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