The scene at A Ration Depot

A ration depot is an important place in towns and cities. It has become a center of activity. Almost everybody visits it. Long queues are always seen there. People buy sugar, flour, kerosene, and pulses from there. The ration depot also sells other things of daily use. The depot-holder is a busy man. He works like a machine. He has to attend to many customers at a time. He does his best to serve the people. But customers are never satisfied. When things are in short supply, they blame him. They call him a cheat. But the depot holder never loses his temper. He knows that people are like that. A ration depot is a busy place from morning till evening. It is a meeting place for ladies. Many a time the depot holder indulges in black marketing. It should be stopped.