Mr. Nuttel is afraid of dogs because he was once chased into a cemetery by a pack of dogs.
Mrs. Sappleton is annoyed that Mr. Nuttel can only talk about his ailments.
Mr. Nuttel is annoyed that Mrs. Sappleton wasn't better prepared for the visit.
Mr. Nuttel's sister gives him letters of introduction to some of the people who live in the town he visits.
Mr. Nuttel is supposed to be undergoing a nerve cure, but his nerves are worse after visiting Mrs. Sappleto
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The example of irony from "The Open Window" by Saki is:
Mr. Nuttel is supposed to be undergoing a nerve cure, but his nerves are worse after visiting Mrs. Sappleton.
This situation is ironic because Mr. Nuttel is seeking calm and relief from his nerves, yet his encounter with Mrs. Sappleton only exacerbates his anxiety and fear, highlighting the unexpected outcome of his visit.
