Move Along

Monday, May 26, 08
Returning from breakfast, I stop for a paper and chai, as is my habit, at the vendor nearest the GH. No words or expressions, except eye contact, and he knows. Two men read the paper seated in a small area between this stall and the next. Handed the paper, I scan and notice movement. A large rat has emerged from under some boards and is walking up the open drainage next to my feet. One of the readers notices and makes a gesture of disgust by muttering and swinging his open palm toward the rat, who appears confused. I swing my paper and the rat retreats. Both readers leave, no other exchanges. Chai is ready!