Question

Why did anil employ hari as a cook, even though he could not afford to pay him?

Answer 1

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This question is from
"${The \: Thief's \: Story}$" written by a famous Indian author Ruskin Bond.

The answer to your question is..
Anil knew that Hari was lying. Anil wanted someone to cook for him. Perhaps He felt that Hari could cook for him and He could feed him in return , as he could not afford to pay hari. Anil was a symphatatic person and a kind-hearted man. He probably felt bad for Hari.
Hence Anil employed Hari as a cook even though he could not afford to pay him.

Answer 2

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HERE THE Question is related to the lesson ' The Thief's story '

This chapter is a heartwarming story about a small - time thief and man he Robs and what finally happens.

Anil employee Hari as a cook even though he could not afford to pay him because Anil wanted someone to cook for him . He felts that perhaps Anil would cook for him ,and in return he could feed him ,as he could not afford to pay him.

Anil was also a good person and because of his kind heartedness he probably felt sorry for Hari.

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