A lone hunchbacked figure stands out amongst the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre. She is very old, and dressed in dirty and worn out clothes. She stared intently at a display box filled with rows of shiny watches.
The counter’s sales lady noticed her and asked her if she was interested in any of the watches. The old lady merely shook her head. She turned away slowly, and walked for a few steps before stopping. Then gently she unzipped an old waist pouch before removing, with utmost care, a small package wrapped carefully with some paper from the pouch. She unwrapped the package with trembling hands, revealing a new and shiny watch. She then put on the watch before breaking into a smile. Taking a last look at her watch, she slowly walked off.
Somehow the whole scene touches me.
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