Final answer:
The question pertains to characters Delia and Sykes in a literary narrative; however, the necessary context is absent in the provided materials, thus an accurate response cannot be given.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question appears to reference the actions of characters in a literary narrative, possibly a short story or novel. However, the materials provided do not contain the specific information needed to answer the question about Delia and her interaction with Sykes. Without the proper context or reference to the text in question, which seems to be missing in the given excerpts, providing a detailed and accurate answer to the question is not possible. The provided excerpts do not mention Delia, Sykes, or their relationship; therefore, I cannot confidently provide an explanation of Delia's actions or Sykes' reaction as per the question.