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Question
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s
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Solution
- Reference: These words are. from the poem “ Macavity the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot.
- Context: The poet says these words about the clever escape Macavity makes after every crime is committed.
- Explanation: Scotland yard police is known all over the world for its capacity to investigate crimes and nab criminals in record time. But many crimes happen in London. Before Scotland Yard or the flying squad could reach the spot of crime, the criminal vanishes without leaving
any trace of the evidence. Scotland yard police wants to nab him with evidence. But his footprints are nowhere to be found. So, Scotland Yard is unable to arrest Macavity. - Comment: The mysterious moves of Macavity stuns even the Scotland Yard.
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