Question

Why did Albert feel the medical certificate ' almost burning a hole in his pocket ' ?

Answer 1

Albert so much wanted to show the certificate to the headmaster and tell him that he himself was not willing to study at his school; he wanted to show him the medical certificate he had obtained from Dr. Weil, however he considered it unnecessary.

Answer 2

Albert feel the medical certificate ' almost burning a hole in his pocket ' because -

• Albert was feeling miserable in school and wanted a way to get rid of this.
• it was friend Yuri who helped him in this.
• he helped me getting doctor certificate from Dr. Weil certifying that he was having a nervous break down and requires a break from school.
• but the certificate that Albert got after so much effort was of no use as the teacher expelled him even before producing his certificate.