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-riding  the  horse   of  progress  he  had  gained  a  new  power  he  enjoyed, rapidly  rising  higher  in society  , his  position was  desirable  and  envied , he  had  no  time  for  his  mother, sometimes  as  a  favour  he  would  come  to  see  her  , it  meant  a  flying  visit, just  to  show  his  new  found   wealth  and  style, she  also  never  regreted  her  leaving  them, he  wished  sometimes  she  had  not  left  but  when it  is  the  battle  of  wits  and  values  one   supports  his  own  thinking  , she was  salha  mother  of  umar  and  equally  stubborn  and  refused  to  change  her  mind, she  was  happy  with  frugal  but  honest  living