1. Which phrase below best suggests the priest was secretly pleased to leave the grieving
siblings alone for the night?
a. "...he had put a good dash of brandy into his coffee..."
b. "...that which he anticipated from the night that was still in store for him."
C. "...he kneeled down, again crossed himself, prayed, rose and softly stole away."
d. "...the priest bowed with a more serene look on his face, for he was thinking of
his bed."