Write about the character of Vera, Mrs.Sappleton's niece.(60 to 70 words)
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Answer:
Vera is introduced as the niece of Mrs. Sappleton. She is a ''young lady of fifteen.''
Explanation:
Vera is introduced as the niece of Mrs. Sappleton. She is a ''young lady of fifteen.'' She also seems to be quite adept at deception, or at the very least, telling tall tales. She is polite and gracious when she meets Framton Nuttel. She tells Framton that ''her aunt will be down presently. . . in the meantime you must try and put up with me.'' After fulfilling the role of hostess, she then proceeds to question Framton about his acquaintances and how well he knows her aunt.
These types of questions should give Framton pause as to why she asks about his relationships with the locals. She could be curious about him, or trying to engage in polite conversation. Vera, though, measures Framton to determine what kind of story she can tell and have Framton believe it. She decides to describe how her aunt's husband passed away in the bogs. When Framton sees this same man approaching the house shortly after the story, he turns toward Vera ''with a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension.''
Vera just stares ''out through the open window with dazed horror.'' She completely sells her story. Framton dashes out of the house without a word or explanation. Vera shows how well she has developed her craft when she indicates that Framton has ''a horror of dogs.'' She proves to be very adept at telling stories and having ready explanations to cover up any deficiencies. It would be interesting to know what kind of young lady lies beneath all that deceit.