The Monkey's Paw
How was Mrs. White able to make the inference that her son was dead?
How was Mrs. White able to make the inference that her son was dead?
How was Mrs. White able to make the inference that her son was dead?
The man was trying to get to the point he has been avoiding. He finally says he is from the company that Herbert workks for and Mrs. White clues in that something bad happened,
I--was asked to call," he said at last, and stooped and picked a piece of cotton from his trousers. "I come from Maw and Meggins."