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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... there's nothing to be frightened of ! ' And so I stood still , peering cautiously into the darkness of the room . ' First , tell me — are you a ghost ? ' ' I'm a boy , ' I said . ' And I'm a girl . We can be friends . I can't come out there ...
... there's nothing to be frightened of ! ' And so I stood still , peering cautiously into the darkness of the room . ' First , tell me — are you a ghost ? ' ' I'm a boy , ' I said . ' And I'm a girl . We can be friends . I can't come out there ...
Page 73
... there was Uncle Ken , Granny's nephew , who came to stay whenever he was out of a job ( which was quite often ) or when he felt like enjoying some of Granny's cooking . Roast Duck . This was one of Granny's specials . The first time I ...
... there was Uncle Ken , Granny's nephew , who came to stay whenever he was out of a job ( which was quite often ) or when he felt like enjoying some of Granny's cooking . Roast Duck . This was one of Granny's specials . The first time I ...
Page 90
... there is business for another ? ' ' I'm sure there is , ' said Granny . ' But where does it get you ? In the first place , you don't have a taxi . And in the second place , you can't drive . ' ' I can soon learn . There's a driving ...
... there is business for another ? ' ' I'm sure there is , ' said Granny . ' But where does it get you ? In the first place , you don't have a taxi . And in the second place , you can't drive . ' ' I can soon learn . There's a driving ...
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