Stranger on the Home Front: A Story of Indian Immigrants and World War I

Stranger on the Home Front: A Story of Indian Immigrants and World War I — page 7
Temple Ranjit A man came out to meet them He clearly recognized her family but Margaret couldn’t remember who he was Late but still in time for langar as usual Come in and have something to eat Ah and you’ve brought your family Alice lovely to see you again And Margaret you’ve grown taller How old are you now She still couldn’t remember what his name was though he knew her whole family Fortunately most of Father’s friends were happy to be called uncle I’ll be twelve next year uncle she said smiling to cover up her confusion Just then her stomach made a loud and embarrassing demand for food Come in and eat something the man repeated and they didn’t hesitate There was no meat in the meal so that vegetarians could eat too Father said but it was tasty They sat on the floor to eat