Abstract

Abstract:

Hamid's wife has been in the hospital for two days.

At the Gynae ward of the Medical College. No indication for delivery yet. At times she feels a little pain—not so severe, though.

If asked, the nurse says that the doctor will wait a day more, otherwise she'll need an operation.

Operation!

As soon as Hamid hears it, he puts his hand into his pocket. Garment factories are closed. Jobless for two months, he's already indebted to his brother. He doesn't even have enough for the treatment. But operation! The thought makes his blood pressure rise.

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