read this sentence from paragraph 4 ‘ when he recounted the experience to marla that’s evening, she had enjoyed the tale far you much, advising him with mock gravity to avoid the water fountains and other reaches areas in public. ‘ maria speaks to her brother with ‘ mock gravity ‘ because she

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?