Question

why do you think the desk had been sold and when?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The desk must have been sold when Connie's house had burnt. The table had been damaged by fire as well as water.

Answer 2

Answer:

The desk was being sold because it's condition had become worse after the old lady's house had got fire. And also, another reason could be that, that she was shifted to the oldage home.