The Monkey's Paw

Which two quotes from the story best supports the answer to part A

A.) he begin to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts , as he squared his bored shoulders in the chair and spoke of strange scenes and doughty deeds .

B.) I won't say his friend doggedly. I do it in the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again, like a sensible man.

C.) likely, Said Herbert, we pretend horror. Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, Father, to begin with, then you can't henpecked.

D.) mr. White drop his wife's hand, and rising to his feet, glazed with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shape the words how much? 200 pounds, what is the answer.

E.) but the days pass, and expectation gave place to resignation , The hopeless resignation off the wall, sometimes missed call apathy.Sometimes they Harley exchange a word, for now they have nothing to talk about, and their days were long so weariness.

F.) go and get it and wish , cried the old woman , quivering with excitement.

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B.) I won't say his friend doggedly. I do it in the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again, like a sensible man.

D.) Mr. White drop his wife's hand, and rising to his feet, glazed with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shape the words how much? 200 pounds, was the answer.

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