Scenes 3-4: Mastery Te...
(51) She rose and went into the next room, reappearing with
something in her hand. She was crying and smiling both at once. I took
the little case she gave me-it was like one of those things that pen-
knives are put in-and looked at her for an explanation.
(52) "It's the h-h-hindleg of a j-j-jack-rabbit," she said, "shot by a g-g-
grave at the f-f-full of the moon. It's supposed to be H-H-lucky. It was
given to me by a naval officer who got drowned. It's the only way I can
h-h-help you!"
What can be inferred about Freddy from her actions in the excerpt?
Select to read "Jones" from The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI (of X)
by Lloyd
Osbourne (excerpt)
OA. She truly wants to marry Ezra.
B. She believes Eleanor and Dr. Jones are meant for each other.
C. She does not believe Ezra will be able to find Dr. Jones.
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