Question

The story the boy who broke the bank

How did the barber and his customer react to the news about the bank ​

Answer 1

The people were believing that the Pipalnagar Bank was about to collapse, so it stopped paying its employees. The customer and barber were also worried on hearing the news.

• The question has been asked from the story The boy who broke the bank by Ruskin Bond.
• Nathu worked by sweeping up in the bank. The bank manager had been somewhat late in paying him for the work. Soon came the rumours that the bank was about to collapse and it was because of the boy who was not paid.
• When the word got out that Nathu was not being payed, people thought the bank didn't have any money. The people who had been dealing with the bank were concerned about their earnings.
• This story is essentially about how many issues gossip and lack of communication can create and be harmful.

Answer 2

The customer and barber were also worried on hearing the news.