Harry had accompanied his dad to his office, one Saturday. After showing him around, Harry’s dad was supposed to take him for lunch. But unfortunately, an important work came up and he had to go. “I am so sorry, Harry. I will take you out tomorrow,” he promised. Then, he put Harry into a bus and asked him to get off after four stops. Harry sat next to a very shabby man and noticed him keenly. His face was scarred, his pants faded and his shirt dirty. Harry was uncomfortable indeed. Soon, Harry drifted off to sleep and missed his stop. When he realised this, he started crying. He did not know how to get back home! When the shabby man came to know about Harry’s problem, he got off with the boy. He then boarded another bus and took Harry home. ‘The man was so kind!’ thought Harry, as he returned home. Harry’s mother had thanked the man before he left.
The Shabby Man
