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Maya and Nishad are discussing Mr. Nath, a man they suspect to be a criminal. Maya believes that Mr. Nath is hiding money and has been involved in criminal activities, despite his appearance. She imagines he has a trunk full of silver, gold, and jewels. Nishad is skeptical and tries to reason that Mr. Nath might be poor or simply starving. Maya also speculates that the scars on Mr. Nath’s body might have come from a police shootout, while Nishad believes they are burn scars. Seven, on the other hand, is concerned about Mr. Nath’s gaunt appearance and thinks he might be starving. He even takes a bar of chocolate to Mr. Nath, but doesn’t manage to investigate further into the trunk. Despite this, Seven gathers some information from Ramesh, who works at the restaurant downstairs, revealing that Mr. Nath eats simple meals daily and pays well for his food.
Questions and Answers
- What is Maya’s suspicion about Mr. Nath?
Maya suspects Mr. Nath is hiding a lot of money and is involved in criminal activities. - What did Nishad think about Mr. Nath’s situation?
Nishad thought Mr. Nath might be poor and starving, and he questioned Maya’s assumptions. - What did Maya speculate about Mr. Nath’s scars?
Maya thought the scars might be from a shootout with the police. - What did Seven do to help investigate Mr. Nath?
Seven gave Mr. Nath a bar of chocolate and later spoke to Ramesh at the restaurant to gather information. - What did Ramesh reveal about Mr. Nath’s meals?
Ramesh said Mr. Nath eats two chapattis, some dal, and a vegetable every day, and he tips well.
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Seven uncovers more details about Mr. Nath’s routine when he talks to Ramesh. Ramesh mentions that Mr. Nath’s meals are delivered twice a day, and that every Sunday, another man visits Mr. Nath. This man is described as tall, fair, stout, and wears spectacles. Seven shares this information with Maya, and Maya is excited that they are making progress in their investigation. However, Seven is still not convinced that Mr. Nath is a criminal, as he appears too ordinary. Maya argues that criminals can look like anyone, citing an example of a housebreaker in the newspaper who seemed like an average person. The monsoons arrive the next day, causing a flood and an unexpected holiday. Maya decides to spend her day productively by sitting at her desk, planning her next steps in their investigation.
Questions and Answers
- What new information does Ramesh provide about Mr. Nath’s meals?
Ramesh mentions that every Sunday, another man visits Mr. Nath and accompanies him when he delivers the meals. - How does Maya react to the new information about Mr. Nath?
Maya is excited, thinking they are getting closer to solving the mystery and catching the crook. - Why is Seven still unsure about Mr. Nath being a criminal?
Seven believes Mr. Nath looks too ordinary and doesn’t seem like a criminal. - What example does Maya use to argue that criminals can look ordinary?
Maya refers to a housebreaker in the newspaper who looked like any man on the street. - What happens the next day, and how does Maya decide to spend her time?
The monsoons cause a flood and an unexpected holiday, and Maya decides to sit at her desk and plan her next steps in the investigation.
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Maya and Nishad are discussing their theories about Mr. Nath, the mysterious tenant at Shankar House. Maya has compiled a list of facts that she believes point to Mr. Nath being a criminal. She lists his unusual behavior, such as not talking to anyone, not receiving letters, and the fact that the other tenants find him strange and unfriendly. Maya argues that he must have a criminal background because of his suspicious isolation. Nishad, however, is not convinced and feels sympathetic towards Mr. Nath. He suggests that Mr. Nath might simply be lonely and that no one has tried to befriend him. Maya insists that if he’s lived in Shankar House for over a year and hasn’t made any friends, there must be a reason, and it’s likely because he’s hiding from the authorities.
Questions and Answers:
- What is the main topic of discussion between Maya and Nishad?
The main topic is their differing views on Mr. Nath’s character, with Maya suspecting him to be a criminal and Nishad sympathizing with him. - What are some of the facts that Maya lists about Mr. Nath?
Maya lists that Mr. Nath doesn’t talk to anyone, doesn’t receive letters, has been living in Shankar House for over a year, and is seen as strange and unfriendly by the other tenants. - How does Nishad feel about Mr. Nath compared to Maya?
Nishad feels sorry for Mr. Nath, believing that he is likely lonely, whereas Maya is suspicious and thinks Mr. Nath might be a criminal. - Why does Maya believe Mr. Nath might be a criminal?
Maya believes Mr. Nath is a criminal because of his isolated behavior, lack of social interactions, and the fact that he doesn’t receive letters or have any friends. - What is Nishad’s response to Maya’s theory about Mr. Nath?
Nishad disagrees with Maya’s theory, expressing concern for Mr. Nath and suggesting that he might just need a friend rather than being a criminal.
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As their discussion continues, tensions rise between Maya and Nishad. Maya is firm in her belief that Mr. Nath is a criminal, while Nishad feels that Mr. Nath might not be as bad as Maya thinks. Nishad even considers that Mr. Nath’s thinness and loneliness could indicate that he is just misunderstood. Maya, however, dismisses Nishad’s concerns and continues to insist that Mr. Nath must be hiding something. At one point, Nishad becomes determined to befriend Mr. Nath, despite Maya’s protests. Maya grows increasingly frustrated and warns Nishad that befriending a criminal could be dangerous. However, Nishad remains steadfast and decides to try to understand Mr. Nath, disregarding Maya’s warnings.
Questions and Answers:
- What does Nishad want to find out about Mr. Nath?
Nishad wants to understand why Mr. Nath is so thin, lonely, and why he doesn’t have any friends. - How does Maya react to Nishad’s desire to befriend Mr. Nath?
Maya reacts with frustration, telling Nishad that befriending a crook like Mr. Nath is a bad idea and could get him into trouble. - What does Nishad believe about Mr. Nath’s character?
Nishad believes that Mr. Nath is not a bad person and that he deserves a chance at friendship. - How does Maya describe the other tenants’ feelings towards Mr. Nath?
Maya describes the other tenants as being scared of Mr. Nath and finding him unfriendly and unpleasant. - What conclusion does Nishad reach about Mr. Nath despite Maya’s theories?
Despite Maya’s theories, Nishad decides he wants to try to befriend Mr. Nath and understand his situation better.
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