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The Mystery of the

Missing Bicycle

January 6, 1998 “It is my bicycle, sir. I’ve looked everywhere but I
221 M S Street. can’t seem to find it,” wailed the boy.
“Well, my boy, do not worry, for Mr Sashilal Pil-
lai, master detective is on the case.”
“When did you become a detective? You can’t
t was a scorching hot summer day. Sashilal Pillai, even find your own spectacles,” shouted his wife
Iretired lawyer, was finishing a chess game with his from the kitchen.
assistant and good friend Dr Vasudevan, when he “Hah! I’m a master detective and I’ll prove it. If I
saw the newspaper boy running towards him. don’t find this boy’s bicycle by the end of the day, I
“What’s the matter, Arun?” asked Mr Pillai twirl- will shave my beloved moustache,” Mr Pillai shouted
ing his long moustache. back.

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