Read the two underlined paragraphs on page 6
of the story. What is conveyed by Faxon's
response to the youth's question?
a sense of satire, because Faxon finds his
predicament hilarious
a sense of understatement, because Faxon
actually deeply distressed
a sense of humor, because Faxon has been
forgotten by Mrs. Culme
a sense of sarcasm, because Faxon feels bitter
toward Mrs. Culme