Simplicity, informality and contentment were the hallmarks of Choudhry Sahib’s life. His attire used to be very smart, clean and dignified. He looked after his clothes and made them last a long time, still looking smart. He never felt embarrassed to tell us how old his suit was.
On the contrary, he would eagerly and confidently mention that he purchased that suit or pair of socks in such and such year from such and such shop for such and such price.
I remember once he told me that the shirt, which he was wearing, was bought by him for one dollar so many years ago from a shop situated on a road in New York. In short, it was well known in the circle that Choudhry Sahib used to make his outfits last for a long period.
Once on Eid day, Choudhry Sahib gifted this humble one a woollen scarf. He specifically mentioned that the scarf was not old and that he had only worn it once on the day when he presided over the session of General Assembly of the United Nations. I received that memorable gift most thankfully.