Answer:
earnest
Step-by-step explanation:
"Abalone, Abalone, Abalone," tells the story of Mr. Abe and his love for collecting Abalone shells that he finds in coastal waters. For Mr. Abe, these shells have great significance and it is something he feels happy and loving about blaming, cleaning and polishing. moreover, he believes that these shells represent the human being who can be ugly and unattractive on the outside, but who hides beauty and is a real treasure on the inside.
The narrator presents a very sincere tone when introducing Mr. Abe and his collection, showing how Mr. Abel spends time and dedicates himself to something that has no value, but that presents a passionate reflection and symbolism for him.