Question

Why was narrator surprised to see the boys shining shoes the next morning

Answer 1

Narrator was surprised to see the boys shinning shoes the next morning because he thought that the two boys only sold fruits for there living.

Answer 2

Heya !!

Here is your answer..

The narrator was surprised to see the boys shining shoes the next morning because he saw the boys doing multiple jobs.

The boys sold newspapers, sold strawberries, worked as guides and even polished shoes.

They didn't even spent much on them.

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