From "After Twenty Years" Why did O. Henry most likely use an objective narrator to tell this story? A. It allows him to keep the characters' true identities secret until the end. B. It allows him to build suspense since the characters do not know what is going to happen. C. It allows him to focus on the dialogue between the characters. D. It allows him to use a note written by one of the characters to reveal the surprise ending.

What is meant by “eternally burning black pipes”? what is this implying about the personality of the firemen?

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

What is most likely nelson mandela's purpose of using third person point of view after introducing himself in his introductory paragraphs