Their seats were at one end of the front row; he had thought they would be less conspicuous there than in the centre, and he had not foreseen that the singer would walk over to him every time she came upon the stage. her velvet train brushed against his trousers as she passed him. the applause which greeted her was neither overwhelming nor prolonged. her conservative audience did not know exactly how to accept her toilette [dress]. a. first person b. limited third person c. omniscient third person