Will Derry get back to his old seclusion or will Mr. Lamb's brief association affect a change in the kind of life he will lead in the future?

Derry will never get back to his old seclusion because the brief association with Mr. Lamb has left an intelligible imprint on his mind and blood. His ideology about life, people and things have undergone a deep change since Mr. Lamb has developed and inculcated in him the will to live and face the harsh realities of life. He has learnt how to get rid of negative attitudes towards life. He realises that Mr. Lamb is quite friendly with all inspite of one tin leg. He has got friends everywhere though kids call him “Lamey Lamb” . In addition to this, he always keeps the door of his garden open. There comes people and children to chat and take fruits. He sits in the sun and reads the books. He has grown weeds and considers plants and weeds as growing species. He prepares toffee for children. Thus Derry realises positive and productive attitude of Mr. Lamb towards life.

Further Mr. Lamb awares Derry of having every part of the body intact. He can do better than others. Thus Mr. Lamb infuses in Derry a new spirit, zest and lease of life. Derry feels that the burnt face is no more a hindrance in his self-esteem. All these facts specify that Derry will never get back to his old seclusion rather a new surge of life will float in him to face the challelnges of life.