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प्रश्न
How does the bond of affection between Mrs. Croft and the narrator evolve?
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उत्तर
The bond of affection between Mrs. Croft and the narrator evolves when he used to make the old lady soup for dinners and used to take care of her. The bond also is seen when he introduces Mala for the first time to the old lady and she appreciates it.
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