CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Whenever he used to get money, he would go out with his friends to celebrate. One day, Anil came in with a bundle of notes and told Hari that he had sold a book to a publisher. At night he kept the money safely under the mattress of his bed.

Detailed explanation-2: -One day Hari saw that Anil had brought a bundle of notes. He saw him keep them under the mattress. As Hari saw the bundle of notes, so his evil spirit aroused in his mind.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anil was not a rich man. He borrowed money sometimes but repaid the loan whenever he earned money through his writings for magazines. The thief thought it a strange way of making money. One day, Anil sold a book to a publisher and brought home a bundle of notes.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was Anil’s goodness and carelessness. He realised his folly and decided to go back to Anil. So he went back and placed the money under the mattress.

Detailed explanation-5: -As per the question, Anil kept the money he earned under the mattress instead of keeping it at a safe place. As soon as Hari gets a chance, he steals the money but generous Anil forgives him even after knowing that he was the one who stole the money because the notes were wet when Hari tried to escape.