Which sentence from the text best supports the theme identified in Question 5? A. “Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of
the consequences."

B. "If the tale of the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us,"
said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest... "we sha'nt make much out of it."

C. A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the
old man. His wife and son ran toward him.

D. "Bring him back," cried the old woman, and dragged him toward the door. "Do you think !
fear the child I have nursed?"