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Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.
Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
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No, Saheb is not happy working at the tea-stall. He is paid 800 rupees and all his meals but he has lost his freedom. His face has lost the carefree look. The steel canister seems heavier than his plastic bag. He is no longer his own master. He is a servant at the teastall.
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