Choose one of the two quotes below, and explain in 1-2 sentences why it may be humorous to the reader.
"The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."
"The captain, M. Bjarne, was on board, and was rather surprised at the energy and cordiality with which
his future passenger shook him by the hand."

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. nice town, y'know what i mean? nobody very remarkable ever come out of it, s'far as we know. the earliest tombstones in the cemetery up there on the mountain say 1670-1680-they're grovers and cartwrights and gibbses and herseys-same names as are around here now. in at least one hundred words, discuss the significance of the stage manager's narration in our town. analyze the text in terms of its tone, word choice, and meaning. what purpose does this narration serve in the play?