Breathless in Bombay Quotes

“One generation's pleasure became a burden for another. Hence, entire collections from father to son were sold for a song, and the vendors, knowing nothing about literature, would place a price on the books. (about secondhand literature book)”
― Murzban F. Shroff, Breathless in Bombay: Stories

“Give me your glass,” he said. She surrendered her glass obediently.”
― Murzban F. Shroff, Breathless in Bombay: Stories

“It seemed a shame to bargain with one who had learned the tricks of guarding her business, of protecting her trade against greedy intruders.”
― Murzban F. Shroff, Breathless in Bombay: Stories