Question

Danglars turned very red.
“I was passing close to the door of the captain’s cabin, which was half open, and I saw him give the packet and letter to Dantès.”
“He did not speak to me of it,” replied the shipowner; “but if there be any letter he will give it to me.”
Danglars reflected for a moment. “Then, M. Morrel, I beg of you,” said he, “not to say a word to Dantès on the subject. I may have been mistaken.”
–The Count of Monte Cristo,
Alexandre Dumas
Based on Danglars’s reaction, the reader can infer the following implicit meaning:
Danglars is sharing a secret with Morrel.
Danglars speaks highly of Dantès to Morrel.
Danglars is embarrassed about his behavior.
Danglars believes that Dantès should have given him the letter.

Answer 1

Correct inferences:
- Danglars is sharing a secret with Morrel. (He tells Morrel what he saw and asks him not to mention it.)
- Danglars is embarrassed about his behavior. (He “turned very red” and downplays it with “I may have been mistaken.”)

Not supported:
- He does not speak highly of Dantès — no praise appears.
- There is no clear indication he believes Dantès should have given him the letter.