Read this inference: "Holmes does not think it was an accident the dog was covered in phosphorus." What textual evidence best supports this inference? A. the creature gave a hideous howl B. its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame C."A cunning preparation of it," said Holmes. D. its cruel eyes were ringed with fire

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Heath Zuniga

27 December, 16:19

Read this inference: "Holmes does not think it was an accident the dog was covered in phosphorus." What textual evidence best supports this inference? A. the creature gave a hideous howl B. its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame C."A cunning preparation of it," said Holmes. D. its cruel eyes were ringed with fire

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C."A cunning preparation of it," said Holmes.

Explanation:

From the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Holmes attempts to solve the mystery of a large beast that runs rampage and kills people at will.

He discovers that it was not an accident that the dog was covered in phosphorous because it was cleverly prepared.