“you don’t seem to be a success as a story-teller,” said the bachelor suddenly from his corner.
the aunt bristled in instant defense at this unexpected attack.
“it’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,” she said stiffly.
“i don’t agree with you,” said the bachelor.
“perhaps you would like to tell them a story,” was the aunt’s retort.
“tell us a story,” demanded the bigger of the small girls.
–“the storyteller,”
saki
which statement best explains the situational irony in the text?
it is unexpected that the bachelor ignores the children.
it is unexpected that the aunt is upset about being criticized by the bachelor.
it is unexpected that the children want to hear a better story from the bachelor.
it is unexpected that the bachelor becomes involved with the family and storytelling.