Read the passage. At last he rose abruptly, put on his hat, and approached the young lady. He placed himself before her picture and loc
moments, during which she pretended to be quite unconscious of his inspection. Then, addressing her with the single word
strength of his French vocabulary, and holding up one finger in a manner which appeared to him to illuminate his meaning,
abruptly demanded.
The artist stared a moment, gave a little pout, shrugged her shoulders, put down her palette and brushes, and stood
"How much?" said our friend in English. "Combien?"
"Monsieur wishes to buy it?" asked the young lady in French.
"Very pretty, splendide. Combien?" repeated the American.
"It pleases monsieur, my little picture? It's a very beautiful subject," said the young lady.
"The Madonna, yes; I am not a Catholic, but I want to buy it. Combien? Write it here." And he took a pencil from his po
Which best describes how the American's behavior contributes to the development of the young lady's character in this
1
His admiration of her work displays her eagerness for approval by others.
2. His concern about her feelings displays her eagerness to be understood by others.
O 3. His admiration for her subject displays her readiness to share religion with others.
O 4. His awkwardness as a foreigner displays her readiness to take advantage of others.