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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Page 120
... give up her position of dominance in the house . Her working sons still hand over their pay to her , and , she dispenses the money as she sees fit . The pummelling she gets from Popat puts her in a better mood , and she holds forth on ...
... give up her position of dominance in the house . Her working sons still hand over their pay to her , and , she dispenses the money as she sees fit . The pummelling she gets from Popat puts her in a better mood , and she holds forth on ...
Page 239
... give away before it dies . Sometimes Suraj keeps the flower in his tray , among the combs and scent bottles and buttons that he sells . Sometimes he offers the flower to a passing child to a girl who runs away ; or it might be a boy who ...
... give away before it dies . Sometimes Suraj keeps the flower in his tray , among the combs and scent bottles and buttons that he sells . Sometimes he offers the flower to a passing child to a girl who runs away ; or it might be a boy who ...
Page 262
... give him a cup of tea . ' He gets up , gives me a smart salute , and goes up the path with a spring in his step . The sort of man who knows how to get his transfers and promotions in a perfectly honest manner . 7 March It gets warmer ...
... give him a cup of tea . ' He gets up , gives me a smart salute , and goes up the path with a spring in his step . The sort of man who knows how to get his transfers and promotions in a perfectly honest manner . 7 March It gets warmer ...
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