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Use the excerpt from H. H. Munro’s story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

"Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when she judged that they had had sufficient silent communion.
"Hardly a soul,” said Framton. “My sister was staying here, at the rectory, you know, some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the people here.”
He made the last statement in a tone of distinct regret.
"Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?” pursued the self-possessed young lady.
"Only her name and address,” admitted the caller. He was wondering whether Mrs. Sappleton was in the married or widowed state. An undefinable something about the room seemed to suggest masculine habitation.
"Her great tragedy happened just three years ago,” said the child; “that would be since your sister’s time.”
"Her tragedy?” asked Framton; somehow in this restful country spot tragedies seemed out of place."Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when she judged that they had had sufficient silent communion. "Hardly a soul,” said Framton. “My sister was staying here, at the rectory, you know, some four years ago, and she gave me letters of introduction to some of the people here. ”He made the last statement in a tone of distinct regret. "Then you know practically nothing about my aunt?” pursued the self-possessed young lady. "Only her name and address,” admitted the caller. He was wondering whether Mrs. Sappleton was in the married or widowed state. An undefinable something about the room seemed to suggest masculine habitation. "Her great tragedy happened just three years ago,” said the child; “that would be since your sister’s time.” "Her tragedy?” asked Framton; somehow in this restful country spot tragedies seemed out of place.

What does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about Framton’s character?What does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about Framton’s character?Use the excerpt from H. H. Munro’s story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

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It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.
It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness. It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.

It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.

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The underlined sentence suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness. This is indicated by his hesitation and regret about not knowing the people in the area, implying a discomfort in social settings and a desire to connect with others. His introspective nature is highlighted by his thoughts on Mrs. Sappleton's marital status and the atmosphere of the room, indicating that he is more aware of his surroundings and potentially feeling out of place. While he may lack courage in new situations, the primary implication of that specific line leans more towards his self-consciousness rather than outright cowardice.
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