Question

Pause at line 121. Why

doesn't Mrs. Jones ask Roger
personal questions?

Please help!

Answer 1

I'm not sure what is in line 117 but line 118 includes the words would embarrass him.

Which makes me think that she didn't ask him the questions because she didn't want to embarrass him.

Answer 2

Answer: It seems she has realized the boy is poor and hungry, so she shares this little bit of food with him.

Explanation: She wants to help him see that she is not wealthy, but her example of kindness may show him how to be a better person.