''Monseigneur, the Bishop is a ...ahem!''
(a) What does the above line tell us about the speaker ?
(b) Why is she angry with the Bishop ?
(c) Give the meaning of 'ahem' ?
Dear student,
- The line tells us that Persome did not approve of the act done by her brother.
- Persome says these words when she learns that the silver salt cellars were sold. She is angry as well as sarcastic while referring to Bishop because she thought that her brother was too kind and generous and people took undue advantage of him.
- 'Ahem' is a sound made by someone when they avoid saying things clearly or tend to clear their throat.