STANZA NO. 1



EXPLANATION:
       The describes the movement of the Night Mail, the train, across the border between England and Scotland. She carries cheques and postal orders for the people. She carries letters for rich and poor people like shopkeepers and girls in their homes.It mjeans that she is the people's train, and is very useful for them. She helps them to get their money and letters from others. She is extremely useful for business and social purposes. 

Questions and Answers:

Q: What kind of train has been described by the poet? Explain.

Ans: It is a train carrying people's letters, papers and parcels. It is a postal train without passengers and their luggage. It moves at night mostly as fast and regular trains move by day.

Q: How is the Night Mail useful for all kinds of people?

Ans: The Night Mail serves all kinds of people. It brings letters, cheques and postal orders to rich and poor people, girls and boys, young and old people and to all others. Thus, it is useful for all society.

Q: What border does the Night Mail cross?

Ans: The Night Mail crosses the border between England and Scotland and from Scotland to England. So it is a cross-country train, Scotland and England being part of the United Kingdom.