Question

"Are we pinching it before Aunt Elizabeth comes?" a) What does 'it' refer to here? b) How does Vicky conclude that her parents are 'pinching it'? c) Mention the two reasons that Mrs. Slater gives for her action. d) What does it reveal about the difference between the attitude of the elders and that of Vicky?

Answer 1

ANSWER :

(a)It refers to the bureau.

(b) Because she is told not to let the Jordans come in till they have brought the Bureau downstairs.

(c)The two reasons are as follows : 1.she says grandfather had himself given them that bureau that morning. 2.She also means that Elizabeth would feel jealous if she came to know of it.

(d) The elders are mean and greedy while Vicky has an Innocent Heart.

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Answer 2

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