Lila's thoughts in "The village by the sea" by Anita Desai

Hari leaving us, was it the killing of pinto that caused him to run away from home? He was always averse to living in the village, and felt that there was no hope in our Thul. As there was a lack of resources, he could not do anything properly. We had no fishing boat let alone a fleet for Hari to go catch any fish in the sea to feed our family. Father's perpetual drunkenness …showed first 75 words of 433 total…

…showed last 75 words of 433 total…happier family. As Hari used to be the main bread winner in our family, I have to take over his position and work for the De Silvas and Sayeed Ali, we are so indebted to Mr. De Silva for taking mother to the doctor and paying for her medications which are so expensive. I am so happy for all that has happened to our family, though Hari is not here to enjoy it with us.