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On our summer vacations in Kerala, the fruit-seller became our joy, friend, and mentor. He visited our neighbourhood every afternoon. Firstly, when he began his rounds with his basket full of fresh fruits, and then when he came back with an almost empty basket. The melodic ring of his bell signalled his arrival and we raced to see him. Why did we do that? Was it for the freshest mangoes or bananas? Not really. The fruits were often purchased by our aunt or the house-help. What truly excited us were the free samples - little pieces of fruits he offered us to taste. Occasionally, he would have a rare fruit, delighting our curious taste buds.