3. Which of these is an example of irony from "The Open Window" by Saki? Mr. Nuttel is afraid of dogs because he was once chased into a cemetery by a pack of dogs. Mr. Nuttel's sister gives him letters of introduction to some of the people who live in the town he visits. Mrs. Sappleton is annoyed that Mr. Nuttel can only talk about his ailments. Mr. Nuttel is annoyed that Mrs. Sappleton wasn't better prepared for the visit. Mr. Nuttel is supposed to be undergoing a nerve cure, but his nerves are worse after visiting Mrs. Sappleton.