In the story "Moonless Meeting," Samuel finds himself in a tense situation under a moonless sky. As he lies still, he becomes aware of a mysterious presence prowling around the perimeter of a wagon train. Samuel, desperate to avoid detection, slows his breath. Meanwhile, there is a sense of anticipation as the narrative hints at the potential need for doctors in the West, considering the government's offer of land. These elements suggest a setting filled with suspense, potential danger, and the prospect of new challenges or opportunities in the West.
**Develops Characters:**
- 3. Samuel slowed his breath, desperate to remain unnoticed by whatever skulked nearby.
- 4. Surely people out West needed doctors, especially now that the government was practically giving the land away.
**Develops Events:**
- 2. Something, or someone, prowled around the perimeter of the wagon train.
- 1. He lay still for a moment, opening his eyes to the blanket of darkness underneath the moonless sky.
These classifications are based on the content of the sentences, where those that focus on character thoughts or actions are categorized as developing characters, and those that introduce or advance events are classified as developing events.