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 Hans of Holland 2-4-2001 
 
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Holland is a country which is below sea-level. To prevent the sea from coming in, big walls called "Dykes" were made years ago. Every now and then the Dykes were checked and repaired as per requirement. Hans was a seven year old boy staying in a town which was very close to the Dyke. One day late in the evening, while returning home, he noticed that there was a small crack in the

wall and water was dripping from there. He put his small finger inside, and dripping of water stopped. After ten minutes, he saw that if he removed his finger, water would come with a greater force. Then two fingers became necessary to stop the flow.

Gradually, the whole palm was required. It became dark and cold, even then he did not move from his position. He shouted for help, but no one heard him. He put on a brave front and continued sitting there throughout the night.Han's parents at home got worried and tried in vain to search him. He was sitting there, wet and cold, but with a determination in his mind to save his beloved country from a disaster. Imagine what would have happened if the crack had widened, and water had started gushing in. The town and country would be wiped out ! This thought haunted him and prevented him from moving. The next day early moring a policeman found a bundle near the wall. It was none else than Hans who was wet, cold and numb all over, preventing the crack from widening.

The following day, Hans was on the front page of newspapers. Yet that did not affect him. He was happy that he had done his duty, and saved the country.All of us probably have more power than Hans. However we do not utilise it or channelise it properly. From now on we can do it. This way, our power will go on increasing.

A small child by taking responsibility can save a nation.

Contributed by : vandemataram


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