39] he took the paw, and dangling it between his front finger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. white, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off.
[40] "better let it burn," said the soldier solemnly.
[41] "if you don't want it, morris," said the old man, "give it to me."
[42] "i won't," said his friend doggedly. "i threw it on the fire. if you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. pitch it on the fire again, like a sensible man." what is the effect of the pacing in this excerpt?
O the pacing speeds up but the tension remains low.
O the pacing slows down but the tension remains high.
O the pacing slows down the pacing and the tension eases.
O the pacing speeds up and the tension increases.