Question

why were the boys waiting for the last bus from padua?

Answer 1

The boys were waiting for the last bus feom Padua as they wanted to sell all their newspapers when the bus comes.

When asked by the narrator, about their plans, they are evasive. They are not willing to share their private problems with the narrator.

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Answer 2

the boys were waiting for last bus from padua because they want to sell the unsold bundle of newspaper to the passengers. they didn't want to lose even one opportunity to get money for treatment of their sister.