At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 1-3

The Last Letter - Page 1

• The writer was dismissed from the presence of Mr. Priestley.
• The writer never saw the letters again.
• The writer was glad that he did not see Mr. Priestley again, as all he had given the writer was a lifelong aversion to violinists.

At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 2

• The writer's father died due to frequent bouts of malaria and a severe attack of jaundice.
• An inept teacher, Mr. Murtough, broke the news to the writer.
• The teacher spoke of God needing the father more, but the writer didn't understand this.
• The writer was taken to the infirmary for a couple of days, and uncertain of his future (living with the Calcutta Granny, another relative, or an orphanage)
• The writer returned the father's letters to Mr. Priestley, keeping one.

At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 3

• The writer's collection of stamps was disorganized.
• Ellen drew a lot, creating animals in her drawings.
• The weather was too hot and rainy at times.

At School with Ruskin Bond - Page 4

• The writer was without a cook for some time.
• The old Delhi cook was famous for a dish called black puddings.
• The writer had kept records and gramophone books.
• The writer had a lot of old books.

The Last Letter - Page 5

• The holidays began on September 9.
• The writer's younger sister wanted to draw.
• The writer gave the sister supplies.
• The weather was sometimes wet, and there were fans available at times.
• The writer's grandmother was well.

The Last Letter - Page 6

• The writer received a letter from Ruskin Bond.
• The writer was well, along with other family members and friends.
• The writer was still recovering from malaria.
• The writer had to wear glasses for reading, but not for ordinary wear.
• The writer's sister did not wear glasses.
• The rains were almost over in the hills.