What was Mme Forestier's reaction when the necklace was returned?

Explanation:

Mme. Forestier's reaction when the necklace was returned was one of anger. She was not pleased that it took so long to get back because she may have needed to wear it sooner.

She said ; "You ought to have brought it back sooner; I might have needed it."

what is a theme?

ans: the implicit idea of a written work of literature is called a theme.

so, the only theme of "birdfoot's grampa" by joseph bruchuc is that as a human being one should always remember the value of every life on earth.

the grampa is stopping the car again and again to save those little toads from washing away in the heavy rain is an act of kindness and humanity.