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The Thief's Story was written by Ruskin Bond. Throughout the Story, Hari Singh, a fifteen-year-old boy, befriends people in order to rob them. While competing in a wrestling match, he met Anil. It was the twenty-fifth year of Anil's life, and he was living a casual existence. In spite of his writing ability, he only managed to earn a small amount of money. As part of Hari's befriending effort, he asked Anil for some work.When Anil asked him if he could cook, the young boy replied with a yes. After hearing this, Anil took Hari to his room, promising to teach him how to read, write, add numbers, as well as how to prepare delicious meals. When Anil was feeling generous, he would give Hari a rupee as a tip. The other day, Anil received a bundle of notes regarding his published articles. When Hari noticed the bundle under his mattress, he decided to keep the money. He stole the money that was kept under the mattress during midnight when Anil was fast asleep. As soon as he left the hotel, he went to the railway station to catch a train to Lucknow. He missed the train and wandered around the city in search of it. He got soaked to the skin completely as it was pouring heavily.As Hari was again feeling agitated and regretful, he began to regret stealing money from an honest man, such as Anil, who treated him well. The cheating Anil was his fault since he was taught how to read, write, and add numbers by him. Anil was devastated when Hari Singh suddenly changed his mind and decided to return to him. Despite the rainy weather, he kept the cash from where it was retrieved in the same spot. He woke up the following morning to find Anil was as normal as usual. Having earned fifty rupees, Hari was offered fifty rupees by the young man. A full month's payment as stated by Anil along with that statement. In any case, Hari realized the money was still moist when he touched it. Anil understood Hari's mistake the previous night but didn't treat him with disgust or turn him into the police despite being aware of it. Anil replaced this promise with a promise to teach Hari how to write full sentences. Hari Singh became a noble human being out of gratitude and respect for Anil after this incident...

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Summary of "The Thief's" story:

Ruskin Bond’s ‘The Thief’s Story’ is completely more than a thief’s story. The story focuses on basic human values and relationships. It is easier for a thief to burgle a greedy man. It is difficult even for a thief to burgle a careless and honest person. A young boy becomes friends with Anil. Anil trusts him totally and employs him. Does the boy deceive his trust? The story is about a fifteen-years-old thief. He used to change his name every month to stay ahead of the police and old employers. This time he called himself Hari Singh. The other person Anil in the story is a 25-year-old writer. The thief one day meets Anil and asks that if he can work for him. The story discloses how the thief deceives Anil by committing theft but withdraws later on.

Anil was 25 years old writer. He was living his life very carelessly. He was struggling to write for earning the money to run his life. One day Anil was watching the wrestling match. He mates Hari. Hari used his old formula to flatter the person. Anil impressed and promised him that he would teach him how to write, add numbers and how to cook tasty food. Now both were living together happily.

One day Hari saw that Anil had brought a bundle of notes. He saw him keep them under the mattress. As Hari saw the bundle of notes, so his evil spirit aroused in his mind. He decided to rob Anil that night. After taking dinner Anil slept calmly. Hari crept to the bed and slipped his hand under the mattress. He got the notes and ran away from there. He left for the railway station to board a train to Lucknow. But, he missed it. He wandered through the bazaars. It was raining and Hari Singh was completely wet.

There was a conflict in his mind. He did not want to betray the faith of Anil. Moreover, Anil was teaching him how to write and add numbers that could transform his life. So he left the railway station. He came to the field and sat on the bench. Just then heavy rain was going on. A chill wind was blowing. He felt guiltier as he had cheated an innocent person. His shirt and pyjamas wedged to his body because it was wet due to the rain.

Hari Singh had a change of heart. He decided to return to Anil and keep the money under the pillow. He reached the room and placed the money back. The next morning, he woke up a bit late and Anil had already made his tea. Anil offered Hari Singh Rs. 50 saying he had earned it. He told him he would now be paid regularly. Hari kept the note in his hand. He realized that the note was still wet from the rain last night. Hari got to know that Anil had come to know about his misdeed but there was no sadness, anger or guilt in his mind.

Conclusion of "The Thief’s" Story:

The moral of the story is the human values and relations are important in life and such values can change a person too.