Read the excerpt. Which phrases best complete the scenario below? The phrase shows that absently means.

Option 1 answers

I don’t know how I could have gone through this year and a half without it.

What’s that you got around your neck, Ned?

Mechanically fastened another button of his shirt and did not reply.

It must be, Nick, returned Edmond with a smile.

Option 2 answers

Thinking deeply

Not paying attention

Not on purpose

Making oneself disappear