Which of the following lines from "the tall woman and her short husband" best supports the story's main idea about the need to save face? edit a. "after slogans had been shouted, passionate accusations were made, punctuated by more slogans. the pressure built up." b. "what use was sincerity? to believe in her would have made the whole business a farce." c. "no matter what bullies sprang forward to shake their fists at her, or what tricky questions were asked to try to trap her, she simply shook her head." d. "if he hadn't had money who'd want such a short fellow! '

A. "After slogans had been shouted, passionate accusations were made, punctuated by more slogans. The pressure built up."

Explanation:

In "The Tall Woman and Her Short Husband" weight is put on Mrs. Tall by a showdown among her and the Tailor's better half. The Tailor's significant other from what the perusers see of her is nosey and inquisitive about what goes on in Mr. Short and Mrs. Tall's relationship. I believe it's down to some type of desire. She doesn't care for what the two of them have and shares in their relationship.  

By the peruser knowing how the Tailor's better half says things, it gives them an image of the circumstance and the tone of what is being said. This shows how a character is being put under strain. This part in the story truly permits seeing what the Tailor's significant other is about.