1. (i) The reality is that the doctor is not a man of money or possessions. He hardly has any money. He had just set up medical practice and had limited earnings, He stayed in a small rented room which was not electrified. He possessed a black coat and some shirts and dhotis. 

(ii) Actually, the doctor dreamt to be a rich person by marrying a woman doctor who had plenty of money with good medical practice. He wanted to make his presence felt among others and look more handsome. 

2. (i) The doctor had a dream to marry a woman doctor with good medical practice and a lot of money. She had to be fat so that she can not run after him and catch him. 

(ii) But in real life, he marries a thin reedy woman who has the gift of a sprinter. 

3. (i) When he looks into the mirror he thinks being an unmarried doctor he has to make his presence felt. He decides to shave daily and grow a thin moustache. Further he decides to always keep his attractive smile on his face to look more handsome. 

(ii) He seems to have turned into a stone when the snake coiled around his arm. He felt the presence of the great creator. He thinks that suppose the snake strikes him he doesn't have any medicines in his room. Thus he considers himself a poor, foolish and stupid doctor. All these incidents show a contrast in his life which makes this story a humorous one.