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On The Face Of It

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What is that draws Derry towards Mr. Lamb inspite of himself?

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Derry is a young boy of fourteen who has developed inferiority complex due to his burnt face. So he has withdrawn himself and avoids the company of people. He is unable to save himself from the tantalising remarks of the public. He wants loneliness and seclusion.

Considering the garden to be an empty space, Derry climbs over the wall and enters. Mr. Lamb speaks to him and Derry feels apologetic. Derry assures that he has not come to steal. Lamb asks him to stay. Derry tells that people are afraid of him. Even he is afraid of himself on seeing his face in the mirror. Seeing him troubled, Mr. Lamb tells that inspite of his one tin leg, he is happy. In the streets, kids call him ‘Lamey Lamb’ but he never minds. He enjoys sitting in the sun and reading the books. He is always cheerful and tries to comfort him. All come to his garden for apples and pears. They are not afraid of him. These words create confidence in Derry and he is drawn towards him. Mr. Lamb tells that flowers and weeds are one and the same thing for him. Instead of considering himself impaired he has got two legs, ears, eyes, hands, a brain and a tongue. He can do better than the rest. Mr. Lamb teaches Derry the way to go on with the world. All these facts draw Derry towards Mr. Lamb.

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