English

Clarissa Beard

8 January, 00:41

Read the excerpt from The Land.

I gave him one. "He's got no hold," I said. Mitchell looked at me, then kept on with what he was doing.

Ray Sutcliffe smiled. "Well, you ride for me today, and I'll make it worth your while."

I glanced at Mitchell and took my time before I asked, "Mister Sutcliffe, what're you figuring as worth my while?"

This dialogue advances the plot of the story by showing that Sutcliffe

A: Will offer Mitchell money to ride his horse.

B: Will pay Paul to ride his horse.

C: Is not willing to negotiate with Paul.

D: Is suspicious of Paul's motives.