'People fuss', why did Derry say this?

Dear Student,

Please find the answer to your question below:

Derry said 'people fuss' in return to the remark made by Mr. Lamb that Derry's parents always enquire about Derry's whereabouts because they worry for him. Derry counter argues by saying that it is not their worry for him but a sense of pity they show because of his deformed appearance.

I hope this answers your question.

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