what are the two reasons why philip sletherby does not help bertie ?
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In " A shot in the dark", by Philip Sletherby, is the story of another misunderstanding. Philip Sletherby was very excited as he had been suggested for the reelections in Chalkshire. To qualify for nomination, he had to impress Mrs. Saltpen Jago. While a train to her residence Brill Manor, he met her son Bertie Saltpen. Although it was a great opportunity to impress the son along with his mother. But Philip made a mistake. He was willing to help Bertie with money but he began to suspect that the young man was lying to him. To make sure that Bertie was the son of Honoria Saltpen Jago, so he lied to him that he had not met her at all.
Explanation: The story 'A Shot in the Dark' by Hector Hugh Munro
- In the story A Shot in the Dark, Philip Sletherby travels by train towards Brill Manor.
- He meet Bertie, the second son of Saltpen Jago, an influential lady.
- Bertie was in desperate need of three pounds as he had left his purse.
- Philips suspects a foul play and decides not to help Bertie.
- He was not in a mood to give money since he knew Mrs Saltpan Jago was a blonde.
- The crest described by Bertie was different to the one Philip had seen on the letter he received.
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