poke (v) : push
what the devil (phrase.) : old fashioned way of showing annoyance or displeasure; This phrase is always used in questions.
tomfoolery (n) : foolish or silly behaviour
what the dickens (idiom) : (old-fashioned and informal) used in questions instead of 'devil' to show that you are annoyed or surprised
vindictive whisper (n.phr) : talking about someone in a harsh, hasty manner
double-faced (adj) : hypocritical/ deceitful / dishonest
thumping (v) : hitting hard
will (n) : legal document that says what is to happen to somebody's property after his / her death
fancy (v) : want / feel like
consternation (n) : a worried, sad feeling
Ring-o-Bells (n) : the name of a restaurant
handier (adj) : easier
I. Answer the following questions.
1. Justify the view that the husbands of Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan are men with no individuality