That was a near thing. Open the door, Victoria. Now, Henry, get your coat on.

Question

Read the extracts given below and briefly answer the questions that follow :

That was a near thing. Open the door, Victoria. Now, Henry, get your coat on.

(a) What was a near thing ?

(b) Why has Victoria been asked to open the door ?

(c) Why has Henry been asked to wear a coat ?

(d) Identify the speaker

Answer 1

(a) The speaker and her husband being caught in the act of stealing.

(b) To usher in her aunt and uncle.

(c) Because it is ***** in colour and it would make him appear to be in mourning.

(d) Mrs. Slater.