This is a humorous story about a man named Bepin Choudhury who was made to think that he had completely lost his memory of a certain period in his life. Bepin Choudhury lived all alone and had few friends. He used to read books to pass his time. He was fond of reading crime stories, ghost stories and thrillers. Every Monday he visited a shop in the New Market to buy books. One Monday he found a man looking strangely towards him. He seemed surprised that Bepin Babu had not recognised him. He reminded Bepin of his Ranchi visit in 1958.

He introduced himself as Parimal Ghose and said that he was also with him. But Bepin Babu had never been to Ranchi. He tried to convince Mr Ghose of this, but he would not agree. He told Bepin Babu many details of his private life and claimed that he himself had told him all these things. He also narrated some incidents which occurred during his stay in Ranchi. Bepin Babu left the shop and tried to forget all about Mr Ghose but to no use. The man seemed to know some intimate details like the bag of books, his wife’s death, his brother’s insanity and so on.

But Bepin was dead sure that he had never visited Ranchi in all his life. Parimal Ghose had also said that Mr Dinesh Mukerji was in Ranchi at that time. Bepin Babu knew him well. So he thought of going to him. He, then, rejected the idea because it looked ridiculous and may even prompt Dinesh to suspect the soundness of his mind. Moreover, Bepin Babu feared that such a query would invite bitter sarcasm from Dinesh, who is known for his ruthless ways with the friends.

The next day in his office, the incident again came to his mind. He rang up Dinesh. To his surprise, Dinesh too confirmed his visit to Ranchi. In despair, Bepin Babu slammed the receiver and held his head with his hands.
Bepin Babu had a reputation for being a tireless worker in his firm. But that day he was feeling tired and giddy. He left his office and came home. When he lay in his bed, his servant told him that Chuni Babu wanted to see him. Though at first, he refused to meet Chuni Babu, the nagging thought about the to pass his time. He was fond of reading crime stories, ghost stories and thrillers.

Every Monday he visited a shop in the New Market to buy books. One Monday he found a man looking strangely towards him. He seemed surprised that Beptn Babu had not recognised trip which he had supposedly taken to Ranchi compelled him to seek confirmation about It from Chuni Babu. He hurried down the stairs. He asked Chuni Babu if he remembered something about the trip to Ranch!. Chunflal confirmed the facts In such a manner that It struck him like a hammer.

Bepin Babu sighed and shook his head. He decided to visit a specialist, Dr Paresh Chanda. After listening to his problem, Dr Chanda said that he must have been to Ranchi but due to some reason the entire incident had slipped out of his mind. He suggested Bepin Babu to go to Ranchi once again. The sight of place might remind him of the trip.

Bepin Babu, as suggested by the doctor, undertook a visit to Ranchi. He went from place to place but nothing came to his mind. His head was getting burdened and he felt more sure that he had never been there. So he fell down unconscious and came to himself only in the evening when he was discovered by a group of picnickers.

Next morning, Bepin Babu was back home. He was totally hopeless. He realised that he was going to lose the balance of his mind. He Immediately called Dr Chanda. Then after a shower, he got Into bed. Just then he received a letter from Chunilal. After reading It. he came to understand the entire episode. It was all planned by Chunilal who wanted to punish him for his unfeeling behaviour.

Now all the tension of Bepin Babu was gone. So when Dr Chanda came, he invented a funny excuse. He said that he was fine. He had sent for him only for a painkiller as his hip was In pain due to a fall In Ranchi.