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EXTRA QUESTIONS, 1.'The Best Investment I ever made' is the story of a timely help that, saved the life of a man. What is your opinion? Prepare a write up on, the suitability of the title of the story., Ever Growing Investment, The word investment generally means using money or property for a, purpose from which one can yield more monetary benefits in future., Generally people invest money seeking better fortunes. But at times a, few invest for noble purposes. The story 'The Best Investment I ever, made' by A J Cronin is a beautiful one that redefines investment., The story unveils how little goodness transforms one's life. AJ, Cronin was the person who made least contribution to save the youth, from the verge of suicide. The sergeant and the landlady had done, their own part marvellously. Though they are simple, the, interventions transformed the youth's life fantastically. Hoarding, money is not a thing that makes us distinctive. Instead, spending, money for the poor and destitute makes our life more meaningful. We, have to make our life meaningful with good words and deeds., The story teaches us a good lesson that if we spend for the well-being, of others, it becomes a better investment. It may not pay dividends in, worldly goods, but will turn out to be immensely profitable. The, author emphasizes that it would stand out against all the bad, investment one had made throughout his life. Investment in banks, and property produces only anxiety, 2.Diary, A J Cronin is back at home. The thoughts about Johns was still

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lingering in his mind., He took his diary and puts his thought about Johns. Prepare the likely, Diary., Day, Date, Time, An unusual experience!! I am very much excited! Some meetings are, often strange ... But what about a meeting after 25 years?? While, walking on the promenade deck, I saw a strange person casting secret, looks at me, I never thought it was the young man who had been, saved from the grips of death before 25 years. His intense look, irritated me at first, but later I could understand that he had, something to reveal to me. Compelled by his wife he came to me and, asked me “Doctor, I wonder if I might introduce myself”. Yet I could, not figure him out. Later he revealed his story, it was none other than, Mr. Johns, the young man brought back from death. That incident, changed his life a lot. Now besides being a Lawyer, he is the director of, a charitable organization. The organization is devoted to the care of, boys and girls, mostly from city slums. He has rewarded me with such, a marvellous life. I think this transformation is the best investment I, ever made in my life. Thank God..., , 3.Character Sketch of Mr. John, Mr. John is the protagonist of the anecdote ‘The Best Investment I, Ever Made’.by A J Cronin. Mr. John was a man in his early 40s. He was, rather short in build with a fair complexion and clear blue eyes. His, thin hair had begun to recede from his forehead. His suit, tie and, rimless spectacles gave evidence of a serious and reserved disposition., He was a man with a past. When his parents were dead an uncle

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found him a position as clerk in a London lawyer’s office. Utterly, friendless, he fell in bad company eager to taste pleasure, he began to, bet on horses. It was far beyond his means. Within no time he lost all, his savings. He pledged his belongings, owed a disastrous amount. To, recoup his loss, he took a sum of money from the office safe for a final, game. This attempt too failed. Sunk in despair, he shut himself in his, room and turned on the gas. The timely intervention of the land lady,, the sergeant and the doctor brought him back to life. This incident, was eye opener to him. Now, besides being a Lawyer, he is the, director of a charitable organization. The organization is devoted to, the care of boys and girls, mostly from city slums. The doctor gave him, a new life and in turn he gives the same to thousands., 4. conversation., Mr. John : I wonder, if I might introduce myself. You remember, me,don't you?, Narrator : Sorry, I don't remember you., Mr. John : if you listen to my story,you will remember me, Narrator :Do you know me?, Mr. John : Yes sir, I have known you for the past 25 years., Narrator : Would you mind telling my story., Mr. John : Of course I will tell my story., 5.Write-up, A.The circumstances that led to the suicidal attempt of Mr. John, Ans :When his parents were dead an uncle found Mr. Johns a position, as clerk in a London lawyer’s office. Utterly friendless, he fell in bad, company eager to taste pleasure, he began to bet on horses. It was far, beyond his means. Within no time he lost all his savings. He pledged, his belongings, owed a disastrous amount. To recoup his loss, he took

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a sum of money from the office safe for a final game. This attempt too, failed. Terrified of the prosecution, sunk in despair he shut himself in, his room and turned on the gas. The timely intervention of the land, lady, the sergeant and the doctor brought him back to life., B.The sort of work done by the charitable organizations headed by Mr., John, Ans :Mr. John is the director of a charitable organization. The, organization is devoted to the care of boys and girls mostly from city, slums who had fallen under the ban of law. He and his wife had been, active for the past 15 years in the field of youth welfare. They took, derelict adolescents from the juvenile court, placing them in a healthy, environment, healed them in mind and body and sent them back in to, the world. They were given training in a useful handicrafts which, made them live in the society as a better individual. It was a work of, redemption. But the doctor had done to him was given to thousands.