Question

Why was Peterson not able to return the hat and the goose to the rightful owner?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

There was a small card tied to the bird's left leg with, 'For Mrs Henry Baker,' written on it. The initials 'H. B.' could be seen inside the hat. But as there were thousands of Bakers, and hundreds of Henry Bakers in this city, it was impossible to find the rightful owner of the hat and the goose.