Plain Tales from the Hills 31 - The Story Of Muhammad Din

In which a khitmatgar’s innocent son claims a battered polo-ball as his own treasure, setting the stage for a tender, wordless acquaintance that blossoms amidst solitary play and childish creations in the dusty compound. Observed with gentle affection, the boy’s world is quietly marked by the deep bonds of unspoken friendship and the inevitable shadows cast by fragile health.