She is also the coolest girl in the whole house, one with few words. Being the eldest, the responsibility of taking care of the girls and household chores fall on her. She is always seen around the house, sweeping the floor, helping with setting the fire, doing some needlework for the staff's wife or looking after their children.
But one thing we know for sure, she is very camera shy. Unlike the rest of the children who would wrestle forward, pull each other's hair or tear each other apart to get more personal shots, she was the only one who would steer away from the lens of the camera. The only time she requested to take a photo of her was when she was wearing her school attire and the new trekking suit we bought for them.
Gosh, they were really happy with their new school shirt. At last they were able to go for exercise during school hours! And Im glad we could make Binita so happy. She really loves going to school and takes pride in it.
Binita exluded an air of mystery, mixed with a tinge of sorrow. We do not know what happened to her family or how ended in the home. Some things are better left unsaid. While we were at the home, we just wanted to bring to these children as much joy and hope as we could.
Being the oldest girl, she is also the pillar of support for the girls. She is their big sister and the girls respect her a lot. I have no qualms about giving her instructions because I know she will relay them and take really good care of all the younger girls.
Take care Binita and continue to pass your exams with good colours. Im sure you would emerge a better person amongst the hardship.
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