He realizes that he has lost his way when he reaches the roundabout swing at the fair and asks his parents for permission to go on it, but they do not respond. When he looks around, he finds that his parents are no longer there, and he cannot see them anywhere. This moment of absence makes him aware that he has lost his way. His anxiety and insecurity are described vividly and emotionally. Upon realizing he is lost, a deep cry rises within his dry throat, and he suddenly runs around, crying out "Mother, Father." Tears stream down his face, which is flushed and convulsed with fear. He panics and runs in all directions, unsure of where to go, with his turban coming undone and his clothes becoming muddy. The description captures his body language and emotional turmoil in great detail, showing the intense fear and helplessness that a child experiences in such a situation. His anxiety is portrayed through his tear-streaked face, trembling, and desperate cries for his parents, highlighting his sense of being lost, alone, and overwhelmed by fear.