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“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group. Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?
a. The wishes didn’t work. c. The third wish was for death.
b. No one was able to make a wish. d. The first man had his three wishes.
c. The third wish was for death.