Question

what does uncle podger mean when when he says might as well ask the cat to find anything as expect you people to.....​

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's your answer!! He means the rest of the house hold has not been helpful in locating his coat and he does not have expected any better from them.

Answer 2

there you are he would say stepping heavily of the chair on to the char women's corners and servance the mess he had made with evident Pride