Question

Read the excerpt from "The Disappearing Thief."

As the carriage pulled up to the Dragonfly Detective Agency, Mrs. Blakely used a handkerchief to wipe away her tears. She smoothed her fine gown and straightened her hat as she climbed out. Taking a deep breath, she rapped on the door of the world's most famous detective.

Mrs. Darter answered the door and ushered the visitor to Leo Hawker's flat. The detective stood tall and confident, gazing at Mrs. Blakely with an inquisitive smile. He invited her to enter. Mrs. Darter handed her a cup of tea and vanished down the hall. After using the tea to warm her hands, Mrs. Blakely felt capable of explaining her situation.

Yesterday afternoon, she had arrived home and heard a loud crash in the bedroom. She rushed in to find her jewelry box on the floor and her massive purple gemstone missing. As she searched the house, she realized her cat was also gone. Whoever had stolen them both had disappeared without a trace. Mrs. Blakely knew Mr. Hawker wouldn't be able to find her gemstone, but she hoped he could help her retrieve her cat.

What does the excerpt show about the narrator's point of view?

Leo Hawker is the narrator.
Mrs. Blakely is the narrator.
Mrs. Darter is the narrator.
The narrator is not a character in the story.

Answer 1

The excerpt does not provide any evidence to suggest that there is a narrator in the story, let alone that the narrator is one of the characters mentioned. Therefore, the correct answer is: The narrator is not a character in the story.

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