How did Nicola react when the narrator asked why do they work so hard .Which work is referred here

How did Nicola react when the narrator asked why do they work so hard

1.	How did Nicola react when the narrator asked why do they work so hard .Which work is referred here
Answer» When narrator asked that why they work hard then Nicola replied that do many things for living.He glanced at them hopefully so that the may utilize their service and give them some money