CBSE · Class 10 · English · First Flight: Madam Rides the BusWhat was Valli's favorite pastime, and how did her deepest desire to ride the bus develop?

Valli's favorite pastime was standing in the front doorway of her house and watching everything that was happening in the street outside. Since she had no playmates of her own age in her street, this activity served as her primary source of entertainment. As she observed the street every day, her attention was caught by the bus that traveled regularly between her village and the nearest town. Seeing the bus filled with a new set of passengers every hour brought her endless delight. Gradually, a tiny wish entered her mind and grew continuously until it became an overwhelming desire—she wished to ride on that bus at least once. This desire eventually transformed into a firm determination to undertake her secret journey.