1404-23: During their datings, the author described a series of reactions of Polly in detail both in words and actions, what the purpose of the description?

1404-23:  In para. 19, why did the author use "something", "it"  to refer to Polly?

1404-23: In para. 5, what is the meaning of "pausing in my flight" ?

1404-30：In paragraph 2“Emotional type.Unstable.Impressionable.Worst of all,faddist.”“Not,however,to Petey.”,Why author use this form?

1. What does the sentence "He was a torn man"mean in para.47?

2. What does the word "fracture"mean in para.109?