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प्रश्न
What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?
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उत्तर
Mrs. Bryson saw the quixotic behavior of her husband. She was neither angry nor exasperated. But she just expressed her deep sense of wonder. She said, ‘I can’t believe you do this for a living”.
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