Why did the author order so many pairs of boots? Did he really need them?

What was the effect on Mr. Gessler of the author’s remark about a certain pair of boots?

What was Mr. Gessler’s complaint against “big firms”?

Study the following phrases and their meanings. Use them appropriately to complete the sentences that follow.

(i) After a very long spell of heat, the weather is ________ at last.

(ii) We have no right to ________ people who do small jobs.

(iii) Nitin has always ________ his uncle, who is a self-made man.

(iv) The police are ________ the matter thoroughly.

(v) If you want to go out, I will ________ the children for you.

(vi) I promise to ________ On your brother when I visit Lucknow next.

(vii) ________ when you are crossing the main road.

Read the following sets of words loudly and clearly: