Today was strange. I was out side when I spotted a camel trying to have birth. I ran to it with little knowledge and started tugging at his wobbly legs. He slowly came out,eventually I got Mithoo. Which was his new name! I was so scared because of the vultures as they pecked and the moms flesh. I would try to get rid of them by kicking, but they kept coming back. I do know that if the mom is dead Mithoo could not live.The mom had died right after I got Mithoo out. She new there was no point in living, at least I think. The mom was wise to me, she new she had to keep breathing for her son. Poor mom eaten by vultures.
Quote: ” I name the baby camel Mithoo for the sweetness of his nature.”pg.20
I remember when you disobeyed me to save Mithoo. You said, “I can’t leave Mithoo alone. The females will shove him away. He’ll be frightened!” It’s good that you love him so much, but you must always obey your father! What will happen when you get married? Will you always obey your husband?
-Dadi
(Quote on page 26)
Thank you but I am not sure that you really respect Mithoo as much as I do. I saved him because he could have died.I pulled as much as I could.”I grab the babys head and pull.”(pg15)
Shabanu