According to the niece in Saki's story "The Open Window," the window is kept open because it is a habit of Mr. Sappleton's to keep it open while he and his wife's brothers shoot. This detail is part of the story’s setup and plays a significant role in the unfolding plot.
Why is the window kept open, according to the niece?
It is a warm season and the window is open for the breeze.
It is a habit of Mr. Sappleton's to keep it open while he and his wife's brothers shoot.
Mrs. Sappleton keeps it open because she hopes that her husband and brothers will return after many years.
The window is stuck and does not fully close, not since the mysterious tragedy that goes unspoken.
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