she said ,"but you are ugly" convert this to indirect speech...main point is "but" ..how to express it?

Which statement best explains coelho's choice in the alchemist to have the boy work for the crystal merchant? it shows the reader what happens when one follows his or her personal legendit explains how the boy earns enough money to marry the merchant's daughter. it provides the reader with engaging details about the city of tangier. it demonstrates that the path to one's personal legend is not a straight and obvious one.

Which best describes the tone in these lines "the fish"

2.she could not believe the such a vile act would be committed .