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How did Jack win the heart of Mr. Twinkle? |
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Answer» Jack was an honest boy. When the yard gate broke down he told his friends that they should inform Mr. Twinkle. But, they refused, and decided to keep mum. When they were asked about the gate, they pretended ignorance. Jack was feeling guilty. He went near the gate to see if he could mend it. Old man Twinkle called him in and asked him if he had come for the job. Jack replied that he had not. Mr. Twinkle asked him if he knew anything about the gate. Jack decided to take the responsibility and save his friends. He said he was swinging on the gate when it broke. But, he had to reveal the truth when Mr. Twinkle questioned him further. He requested the old man to choose one of his friends as his helper. Mr. Twinkle was very much impressed by Jack’s simplicity, humble nature, truthfulness and loyalty. He chose Jack as his helper. |
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