In what way, did Mr Gathergold and the general believe (failed) the expectation of people??
From Honeydew class 8th CBSE (NCERT) CH 9- The great stone face-1
Solution-
People believed that Gathergold must be the incarnation of the Great Stone Face. With great business acumen he became rich. When Gathergold's gold withered away, people lost interest in him. People started doubting his resemblance to the Great Stone Face.
Also, Ernest was not convinced with the General's face as well. In this way, Mr.Gathergold and the general believed that they have failed the expectation of people.
People believed that Gathergold must be the incarnation of the Great Stone Face. With great business acumen he became rich. When Gathergold's gold withered away, people lost interest in him. People started doubting his resemblance to the Great Stone Face.
Also, Ernest was not convinced with the General's face as well. In this way, Mr.Gathergold and the general believed that they have failed the expectation of people.