Question:
But despite this incontestable statement , something nearby was still gnawing . Gnawing on the berry - red root of that tree , far from in the valley . My ear reacting to this sound of impeccable gnawing , with my breath and eye held above , I 'd ask another question .

What was it that the narrator heard gnawing ?
Answer:
The narrator heard the sounds of a beaver gnawing on the tree as it was trying to fell it .

Question:
We counter - offered to split the closing costs and Jan called Pat , Pat called the buyers ... that was it . We sold the house . The school - teacher said she was about to cry for joy when she heard that we accepted the offer . I thought that was incredibly touching . I ' m about to cry , too .

What may happen after they countered offer ?
Answer:
We will move out of the house .

Question:
Ok , so I could n't come up with the money to repair my truck . I had to steal borrow some off Clarence . He has a job , he still works at that ice cream place which I smashed up afterwards * coff * Ahem , anyways , I got the repairs done , that s all that matters .

Why did the narrator steal from Clarence ?
Answer:
To get money for other repairs .

Question:
The white women were the most fortunate and had the most freedom . Those that were educated wealthy and owned land were able to achieve and live a better life . Some were granted the ability to vote depending on whether or not they owned land . However most people talked badly about them or in a sense discriminated against .

Why would the white women mentioned be discriminated against ?
Answer:
People are jealous of their status .