The Psychology of a Smile

Babu’s pickpocketing skills were unmatched.
That day, talking amiably with a client weaving applied-psychology trap, he reverently touched the gold shiva-pendant in chain around his neck before the final stealth of hand, and done!
The wallet exchanged pockets.

He didn’t jump-off the train, instead, like a master artist chatted-on helping the client with route-directions.
The stop arrived, Rupesh the suited-booted unsuspecting client got down and flashed a grateful smile before being engulfed by the crowd. A trifle disturbed by the friendly smile, Babu’s hand creeped to his neck to pay gratitude for the loot, his pendant and chain were gone.