In this moment, Nuttel assumes that the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. This assumption is reflected in his conversation with her about their mutual lack of knowledge of the local people and his evident feelings of regret about not being more familiar with the setting. Therefore, the correct response is: He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him.
“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. 1 of 2 Question Use the excerpt from the story “The Open Window” to answer the question. What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment? (1 point) Responses He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing. He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy. He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy.
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