The author builds tension at the end of the excerpt by- A. hinting that the Whites will soon receive the 200 pounds.

B. indicating Mrs. White is unaware of what is happening.

C. suggesting that Mrs. White suspects there is something wrong.

D. implying that Mr. White is uncomfortable talking to the men.

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I was asked to call, he said at last, and stopped and picked a piece of cotton from his trousers. I come from Mew and Meggin's.

The lady started. "Is anything the matter?" She asked, breathlessly. "Has anything happened to Herbert?" "What is it?" "What is it?"

Her husband and her post. "There, there, mother," he said, hey studly. "Sit down, and don't jump to conclusions. You've not brought bad news, I'm sure, sir," and he eyed the other wistfully.