When the well dressed stranger appears at their home what foreshadowing clues are provided that hint at the message that he brings will not be a positive one?
Outside, the night was cold and wet, but in the small living room the curtains were closed and the fire burned brightly.
".... the gate banged shut loudly and heavy footsteps came toward the door."
The new arrival talked about his sadness, so that Mrs. White said, “Tut, tut!” and coughed gently as her husband entered the room followed by a tall, heavy built, strong-looking man, whose skin had the healthy reddish colour associated with outdoor life and whose eyes showed that he could be a dangerous enemy.
The Monkey's Paw
