Question

What does mrs packletide mean by saying that the incedential expenses are so heavy

Answer 1

She had to bear for the tiger hunt. She had willingly paid the villagers a thousand rupees to arrange for the hunt but the amount to be paid to Miss Mebbin at the end was absolutely unexpected. It gave a heavy burden on her financial status.

Answer 2

She meant to say that her due to her first tiger shooting experience she had incurred a huge amount of money. She paid the Louisa Mebbin,paid the villagers and even had to buy her a week end cottage..