Shoppers at Paragon mall in Orchard Road would sometimes spot an elderly gentleman with the air of a Malay prince seated alone at PS Cafe, spooning up mouthfuls of dessert from a large bowl.
To those who stopped to say hello, Mr Ameerali Jumabhoy, already in his 90s, would spot the amusement in their eyes and, waving a fork, would explain with a straight face: "They won't let me have it in my house, you see."
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