Introduction to the lesson : The writer of this lesson is William C. Douglas. He was the judge of the Supreme Court ofAmerica. He came to India in 1950. At that time India was facing the refugee problem. On his way he saw the plains and forests, villages and theirmud houses. The writer saw somerefugees at the railway station. He saw the children of the refugees. They descended on him like locusts. They were selling baskets and fans. Among them was a beautiful girl of nine. She was an aggressive vendor. She compelled the author to buy her basket. He did notथे। want to purchase it. He deposited some money in her basket.At this she wept and returned the money. He felt that people of India had a passion for independence. They had a pride
