Toward the end of the story, starting on page 5, Faxon encounters a man in furs. What function
does Faxon's interaction with this character
serve?
of his presence there by telephone. He had
reached this decision..when his hopes were
raised by the sound of sleigh bells.
Two vehicles were just dashing up to the
station and from the foremost there sprang a
young man swathed in furs.
It provides exposition by explaining that Mrs. Culme
will send a sleigh soon.
It provides setting details that suggest that Faxon is
in danger from the cold.
"Weymore?- No, these are not the Weymore
sleighs
The voice was that of the youth who had
jumped to the platform-a voice so
agreeable that in spite of the words it fell
reassuringly on Faxon's ears
It provides character details that indicate Mrs.
Culme may be an unpleasant person.
It provides suspense by implying that the youth
may not be what he seems.
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