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प्रश्न
For what purpose did Aunt Jane wish to use the cheque given by Aunt Jane?
उत्तर
Jill wished to pay Dr. Martin who had helped her deliver the baby. She owed still 20 dollars more to him. She used ten dollars to pay the doctor.
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