Things were going smoothly in Appa's life. He was advancing in his own career in the Cochin government service. He was well-respected for his integrity as well as for his ability. Manikutty continued to be an extraordinarily brilliant student. He stood first in the Presidency in his intermediate examination, and went on to do his Mathematics honours at Presidency College in Madras. "Second to none", "One who does not know what it is to be second", were some of the phrases used to describe him. When Manikutty completed his honours degree, arrangements were made for his departure to England, as the preparatory step for appearing for the ICS.
Ankichi, after a couple of years of marriage, was expecting her first child - a much-awaited grandchild! Appa's cup was full - things were going very well, when the first tragedy struck.
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