### Chapter Summaries of "Moments" Class 9 NCERT Book #### 1. **The Lost Child** "The Lost Child" by Mulk Raj Anand is a touching story about a little boy who goes to a village fair with his parents. The boy is fascinated by the vibrant fair, eagerly expressing his desires for toys, sweets, and balloons. However, each time he asks for something, his parents distract him with another spectacle. As they move through the fair, the child is enchanted by a roundabout swing and, in his excitement, gets separated from his parents. Panic-stricken, he searches for them frantically, his previous desires for the fair's attractions vanishing. In his desperation, he cries out for his parents, attracting the attention of a kind-hearted stranger. The stranger tries to comfort him by offering him the very things he previously longed for—balloons, sweets, and the roundabout ride—but the child only wants his parents. The story poignantly highlights the bond between parents and ch...
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