Question

Why was the narrator shocked to receive the bill of his shoes .What did he do.

Answer 1

The narrator was shocked to receive the bill because the shoemaker Mr. Gessler had never before sent it till quarter day. Bills in England are sent once in every three months. But the shoemaker needed money desperately. Hence he had sent the bill with the boots .

the narrator felt the seriousness of the situation. He, therefore, ran downstairs and wrote a cheque and posted it immediately with his own hand.