Explanation on how to answer:
Read the story and figure out whats missing. Without the whole story, no one can tell you what important part is missing. Find the section that that excerpt is from and see what the differences are, or post the full story.
"The sensation developed into pain that grew acute. And still he endured it, holding the flames of matches clumsily to the bark that would not light readily because his own burning hands were in the way, absorbing most of the flame."
Answer:
She is willing to practice
