Maggie lived in Kalutara. She took the laundry, washed and ironed to the big house in the area, and always had a cup of tea and late breakfast in the kitchen. While she was having her tea, Seela, one of the maids brought a message that the master wanted to see her in the study. Maggie gulped down her tea, wiped her hands on her sari, tidied her hair, and went briskly to the study. It was the New Year of 2011 and she put her palms together and greeted Mr. Kumarapele.