Read these lines from the poem:
(i) One thing led to another
(ii) The start of it was slight
(iii) The end of it was strong
(iv) The afternoon turned *****
(v) Thumped me on the back
Discuss with your partner what these lines mean.
(i) One reason led to another reason
(ii) The quarrel started with a small issue
(iii) The end of ***** turned into harshness.
(iv) Afternoon passed and night came but their ***** continued.
(v) Patted on her back and the quarrel came to an end.