Which Incident Made the Child Bedridden?

3. Which incident made the child bed-ridden? Two years ago Maggie had fallen from a window and had injured her spine, this made her bed-ridden.

Which incident made the child bedridden Why did the mothers bring cast of garments for Maggie?

The fall from a window injured Maggie's spine and this made her bedridden or homebound. The mothers brought cast off garments for Maggie our of sheer concern since she had lost her mother and had no one to look after her needs. Thus the garments were brought in order to wrap her in clean bed clothes.

Which shelter was suggested by one of the Neighbours for the bedridden child and why?

iv) Which shelter was suggested by one of the neighbour for the bed-ridden child ? Why ? (iv) It was suggested that Maggie should be taken to the poor-house because for her it would be a blessed change where she will be kept clean, have healthy food, and be doctored.