The rui
macher matha had been divided into two, the act carefully done by the fish
monger. It was a busy day in the fish market and the fish monger had little
time to hear and take care to dress the fish the way his customers wanted. But
to keep his regulars in good humour…chances are there of losing the regular
customer for the customer is always right…he tried to satisfy his known people.
“Separate
the peti and the peeth and make pieces so that no one will grumble and say,
‘aamar piece-ta choto keno?’”
“I
understand what you say, aar matha taar ki korbo, gota na adha (will I keep the
head as one or cut it into half)”.
I was
happy at least he cared for me and my need. “Aadha kore dao”…the rest of the
conversation lost in the din of the fish market.
