'Our elders used to say that the watch loved our family too much and refused to
leave us, no matter what'.
‘My great grandfather once lost it on his way home. An honest man picked it up
from the streets and handed it over to the police. The police officer knew my
great grandfather personally and had seen him wearing it, so he returned it to
him.’
‘During the time my grandfather wore the watch, a maid stole it. Two weeks
later, due to various circumstances, she realised her mistake and returned it to
my grandfather and asked for his forgiveness.’
‘Once, my father’s business was operating at a loss. He was hard pressed for
money so he mortgaged the watch. The business that was bringing in no income
for six months, suddenly started showing profits. Within two months, Daddy was
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