What was so urgent that you had to get Percy [the pigeon] to play messenger, disturb me in the middle of my afternoon siesta, well before our nighttime walk?” Lady Flora was irritated about the changed routine, as she settled on a bench in the last row at St Thomas Cathedral to join her friend. Sir PM aka Pheroze awaited with a bit of trepidation, given that he could spot her scowl from a mile. “Apologies, my lady. I thought it would be better to meet indoors, given the unforgiving mercury levels,” Sir PM hoped she would be distracted by a return to one of their favourite heritage venues. “Pheroze, I’ve got to say it was smart thinking, given its pleasant inside because of the high ceilings and the ventilation,” Lady Flora had cooled off, literally and otherwise.

“I thought we needed more time to discuss the two-page feature that appeared in the April 18 edition of the newspaper — about the Seven Wonders of Mumbai. Wasn’t it an interesting read?” Sir PM prodded. “Of course, it was insightful to read the lists by famous city folk. I was particularly impressed that some of them picked Rani Baug — given its invaluable green cover; Shivaji Park is an important open space, but we woefully lack playgrounds. Cultural neighbourhoods like Kala Ghoda are vital too,” shared Lady Flora.