Question

What is the correct way to punctuate the bold portion of this quotation?

“Excuse me,” the usher whispered I think you are sitting in the wrong seats.”

Answer 1

"Excuse me," the usher whispered. "I think you are sitting in the wrong seats."

This is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct punctuation would be:

"Excuse me," the usher whispered, "I think you are sitting in the wrong seats."

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