Matches are now hard to find in city apartments; they have been replaced by modern air fresheners and cleaning products.
But a while ago I had to stock up on matches after a toilet accident.
The toilet started to smell awful. I tried everything: different cleaning products, scented washcloths, thorough cleaning. Nothing helped.
Finally I had to call a specialist.
The Master’s unexpected decision.
An older and experienced master arrived – quiet but meticulous. He listened carefully, looked around the room, and then pulled a simple box of matches from his pocket.
He lit a match and threw it into the toilet.
I looked at him in surprise: I was expecting a complicated repair, but he used an ordinary match.
