Valli saved up money for her first journey by carefully saving every coin that came her way. She made great sacrifices by resisting the normal childish desires to buy candies, toys, balloons, and to enjoy rides at the fair. This was not easy for her as an eight-year-old girl because she had to control her temptations and urges, especially when she had the money but chose not to spend it on immediate pleasures. She saved a total of sixty paise, which was the fare for the round trip bus journey. This thrifty saving and disciplined planning made it possible for her to afford the trip.
