Wednesday 5 October 2011

The Silk Scarf

Setting
The story is set in the Oriental Plaza,Johannesburg.

Plot
Two women dressed in designers clothing and expensive jewellery emerged from the rear door of a Merzedes Benz at the Oriental Plaza.Mrs Nebo,a wife of an important official of the African front and her friend Margaret.Mrs Nebo bought a lovely Indian dress which she saw through the window.She have looking for a scarf that could match her new dress but she find nothing of her taste. They continued searching in every shop,until when she finaly the right scarf in a boutique.She wanted to pay with cash but was not enough,then offered to pay with a cheque but the man said he strictly deal with cash.Mrs Nebo felt offended and humilliated when the man did not want to accept her cheque which has never bounced.Margaret tried to come to her friend defence with many questions and threats but brought no solution.Many shopkeepers opposite the 'Moghul Boutique' heard the argument and came to know what was happening.Mrs Nebo think the shopkeeper,Mr Sakur,is insulting her as he does not want to break the law in his shop which applies to all.The shopkeepers looked at each other.One of them,Mr Sader,tell othrs to come with him outside.He asked them each to contribute so that they can buy the scarf for Mrs Nebo and present it to her as a gift from the traders in the Oriental Plaza.Mrs Nebo smiled happily and thanked the traders.Although she got what she wanted,she still head no peace with Mr Sakur.

Main character
Mrs Nebo is the main charecter in the story.She is a wife of an important politician.She is of  medium height,with heavy lions,smooth-skinned complexion and she likes beauty.