Which type of person is Merchant Lyte? A kind and generous B crass and sloppy C devious and manipulative D intelligent and hardworking Which lines from the novel best supports the answer to the previous question?
A "He's sly" When merchants agreed not to import any English goods until the stamp act was repealed, he was one of the first to sign- then imported secretly. Sold through her name"
B "he says if Mrs. Lapham lets Cilla testify for you, he'll take a ship back to Baltimore. Says he's sensitive and a great artist and he can't be upset by thieves and brawlers
C "My mother, sir "The boy's voice shook slightly. "She told me ...she always said.... I can't go on from there, boy. Your mother on her deathbed told you you were related to the rich Boston merchant?"
D Mr. Lyte was talking as informally as though he and Mr. Dana were alone, sitting at a tavern, cracking walnuts, drinking Madeira