Question

What reasons did Bessie give for encouraging old Hagberd in his insane hopes?

Answer 1

Bessie's justifications for boosting old Hagberd's irrational hopes are as follows:

1. First, she advised Harry to persuade old Hagberd that he is merely his son and return him to his normal state.
2. Second, Harry Hagberd stated, "He isn't frisky--is he?" I'd be terrified of grabbing him. Then she told Harry, to support old Hagberd's foolish hope, "Old Hagberd was the most harmless creature that ever lived."