Essays

Scene lo front of the ticket window. In front of second class booking window [here was a long queue of passengers. They were walling for their turns to gel tickets- When the window opened, they pushed one another. Lo' the old man fell. At once a policeman ran for his help. He saved him from being crushed. He purchased a ticket for him. At the platform. At the platform there were a large number of passengers. They were wailing for the train. Some were silting on the benches. They were talking. The villagers were silting on I he floor or on their boxes or trunks. Some gentlemen were walking up and down the platform. Every now and then they were looking in the direction of the train. When the distant signal became yellow, they fell happy. They knew that the train would shortly arrive. As soon as-they caught night of the engine, they got ready. All stood up. There was a movement on the platform. Some people put their bundles on their heads. Others held them under their pits. Some engaged coolies for (heir luggage. Ladies caught hold of the arms of their children.

Scene at the arrival of the train. When the train arrived, alt got ready- All were anxious to gel seals. The passengers who wished to get down opened the doors. The other people who were eager to gel Ho the compartment, tried to get in. Lo' there was a great tussle   between them. After a little discussion the in-going passengers made

Way for the out-going passengers. There were seats enough for only a Few passengers and not for all. Those who got in, got seals or remained standing. Others were running up and down the platform to find roofer themselves. When they failed lo gel room in the compartments, they caught hold of the handles outside some carriages. They stood on the fool boards.

Activities of the railway staff. Members of the station staff looked busy with their duties. Thy ticket collector was at the gale. He collected tickets from passengers. The Waterman ran to the driver to supply him Wilier lo drink; the hawkers went up arid down with their wares. All were busy. After a few minutes the engine gave s long Whistle and the train left the platform,

Scene alter the departure of the train. When the train left, the crowd melted away. The hawkers went lo some other platforms. They slopped their crying. The station staff retired to their rooms. The Platform became dull.