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Elis [28]
2 years ago
13

How does the dialogue in paragraph 24 contribute to the humor of the scene? In the story fourteen from commonlit.

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1 answer:
GalinKa [24]2 years ago
7 0

The dialogues of Mrs. Pringle, 'Caught in a snowdrift — can’t get another car?

Explanation:

  • Mrs. Pringle wants men to know that her daughter is available and arranges for a party. But one by one refuses to come to the party.
  • She has a sense of humor and says she would give anything for Prince of Whales when the people have lost their hearts to him. When she receives a phone call from Mrs. Sedgwick that she couldn't attend the party, Mrs. Pringle tells her daughter delightfully that the widow will not attend.
  • Immediately she orders Dunham to remove two plates. But she acts as if she is really heartbroken and asks her to try if she could attend the party.

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