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प्रश्न
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde worked very very hard to pay the debt.
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उत्तर
Mathilde's actions indicate that she was a thoroughly changed lady. She had changed her perspective on her living. She had forgotten her hopes of enjoying a wealthy life. She worked hard and saved money to repay her debt. She felt responsible for getting out of the terrible circumstances for which she was responsible.
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