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 black in colour and it would make him appear to be in mourning.

(d) Mrs. Slater.