‘SP Sir, your friend is critical. His pulse rate is going down rapidly. His eyes are not opening’
‘Don’t lose hope sister. Ask his wife to stand close to the bed for ten minutes and call me’
‘Sir, success! The moment Mrs. Seshu went close to her husband, his pulse rate went up. It is normal now. But, he pushed my hands away. I’m yet to change his dressing’
‘No cause for concern. He pushed your hands away from his body thinking those belonged to his wife. Next time, if he repeats, stay put and observe what he does’
‘SP Sir, Success! I waited near his bed. His hands were searching for my hands. I could do my job. He likes his wife, obviously. Wonder why, earlier, he behaved as if he disliked her’
‘Are you married, Sister?’
‘Not yet’
‘You will know the answer when you get married ‘