1st chapter of The vendor of sweets by R.k.narayan

At the sweet shop .

Jagan starts his day religiously.

Conversation between Jagan and Cousin.

Jagan boasts about his Gandhian lifestyle and his philosophy.

'conquer taste ,and you will have conquered the self '

Flashback of his wife,Ambika's last wish at the sick bed.

'Throw away the leather '

Jagan explains more about the simplicity of his life. Avoiding sugar, rice and salt.

And further more his hand made clothes and footwear.

End of the day at the shop.

counting the daily income after the leaving of kitchen staff.