1. No do not borrow because that is an item you want but don’t need
2. Yes would borrow because reliable transportation is something you need for work
3. No would not borrow because you do not need a brand new pair of shoes you seen
4. No would not borrow because you do not need a skateboard
I’d say A. should learn how to age gracefully
B. Jewett uses personification to link natural setting of the townspeople.