[English Notes] on The Hack Driver Summary Pdf for Exam

The Hack driver is an amusing tale written by  American novelist Sinclair Lewis. The author, in this story, talks about a young lawyer who was working as an assistant clerk with a famous firm in the city after completing his graduation. He wasn’t fond of the job of serving summons because sometimes he had to face harsh situations due to it. One day, he had to give the summons to Oliver Lutkins, a key witness in some cases who lived in a small village New Mullion. The lawyer was happy to go to the village but the village looked very dull and lifeless. A hack driver was seen by the narrator on a cheerful platform. On enquiring about Lutkins he came to know that he was a shrewd man and had taken loans from many people. The hack driver cunningly extracted from the lawyer that he has come here to offer a court summon to Lutkin.

The lawyer decided to rent Bill’s hack and search for Lutkins. The lawyer was manipulated by Bill who made him visit different places in search of Lutkins. He always went ahead and inquired about Lutkins. They had been to Fritz’s shop to catch Lutkins where he plays poker and wherein they were told that he has gone to Gustaff barber for shaving. At Gustaff’s place also they could not meet him and were told by somebody that he was seen in the pool room. He was not found there and told that he left the poolroom after buying cigarettes. Bill asked the lawyer to buy food from his wife as it would be cheaper than a restaurant in the afternoon. After which they had their lunch at a beautiful place called Wade’s hill. 

By now the lawyer was fully convinced that Bill is a generous and helpful person. His friendly behavior made him fond of the village and its people. He started comparing the city people and villagers. The hack driver suggested to the lawyer that they should look for Lutkin’s at his mother’s place. Then, later on, they went to Lutkin’s mother’s house and found out she was a horrible lady and was threatening to burn them with a hot iron rod. They both escaped to save themselves. At last, the lawyer had to leave without serving to summon Lutkins. The next day, the lawyer was badly scolded by his Chief and was sent to New Mullion again with a colleague who knew Lutkins. As they needed Lutkin’s as an important witness in their case. On reaching the station Bill was happily acknowledged by the lawyer as he helped him in searching Lutkins. At this point, the lawyer was told by his colleague that the hack driver was none other than Oliver Lutkins which made him feel ashamed of himself.

Chapter 8 – The Hack Driver in NCERT Book of English.

The book’s name is Footprints without feet.

It’s a Supplementary Reader for Class 10

Chapter Names

Chapter 1: A Triumph of Surgery

Chapter 2: The Thief’s Story

Chapter 3: The Midnight Visitor

Chapter 4: A Question of Trust

Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet

Chapter 6: The Making of a Scientist

Chapter 7: The Necklace

Chapter 8: The Hack Driver

Chapter 9: Bholi

Chapter 10: The Book That Saved the Earth.

The Hack Driver

Hack Driver indicates a cab driver. In the story, a lawyer is sent to New Mullions to serve a summons to a witness named Lutkins.

Need for Supplementary Readers for Students

The Supplementary reader helps students to know varieties of text and vocabulary which enhances their reading and critical skills. Thus, studying this book and solving its exercises can help you to be more confident regarding the English language. NCERT provides great solutions to the students chapter-wise in detail. Hence these books have many benefits.

Benefits of Main Course Books and Supplementary Books for Students

The English books are designed in a very systematic manner covering every detail of basics regarding vocabulary, passages, prose, poetry, and grammar. The main course book contains various versions of information regarding fields of art and literature. Grammar Books are prepared by taking a lot of factors into consideration like their application and uses of grammar by keeping exams into consideration. Almost every topic of grammar is covered in the books. 

Conclusion 

The story teaches us to be alert and aware of the people around us and not fall into a trap by trusting any stranger easily.