What reason does the stranger give for asking Midas .what will satisfy him? 1. He is writing a report.
2. He is there to grant Midas a wish.
3. He is studying what makes others happy.
4.He is merely curious.

The implicit details in this excerpt best support the conclusion that mrs. long feels angry about having to ask to borrow books. the speaker asks for books that were often difficult to find. the speaker appreciates the librarian's efforts to get her books. young children are not allowed to borrow books on their own.