Friends in Small Places: Ruskin Bond's Unforgettable PeopleThis Collection Brings Together The Best Of Ruskin Bond'S Cameos, All Beautifully Imagined And Crafted, Inspired By People Who Have Left A Lasting Impression On Him. In Addition, There Are A Host Of Characters Culled From Bond'S Numerous Short Stories. Taken Together, They Constitute A Magnificent Evocation Of The Small-Town India By One Of The Country'S Best Storytellers. |
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... Khabardar ! ' ( Beware ) for the benefit of prospective evil - doers . Apart Apart from keeping half the population awake , he is successful in warning thieves of his presence . The other night , in 224 Friends in Small Places.
... Khabardar ! ' ( Beware ) for the benefit of prospective evil - doers . Apart Apart from keeping half the population awake , he is successful in warning thieves of his presence . The other night , in 224 Friends in Small Places.
Page 225
... Khabardar ! ' as though this was some magic word that would bring me down on my knees begging for mercy . ' It's quite all right , ' I assured him . ' I'm only one of your clients . ' The chowkidar laughed nervously and said he was glad ...
... Khabardar ! ' as though this was some magic word that would bring me down on my knees begging for mercy . ' It's quite all right , ' I assured him . ' I'm only one of your clients . ' The chowkidar laughed nervously and said he was glad ...
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... Khabardar " every few minutes , they would think I had fallen asleep , and I would be dismissed . ' This was a logical argument . I asked him what would he do if , by accident , he encountered a gang of thieves . He said he would keep ...
... Khabardar " every few minutes , they would think I had fallen asleep , and I would be dismissed . ' This was a logical argument . I asked him what would he do if , by accident , he encountered a gang of thieves . He said he would keep ...
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