They are not educated, they come from a poor family, and they are more than likely abused.
Yes, beacuse this indicates that even though the story is unimportant, it was important enough to <em>somebody </em>so much that they put it towards the front. I hope this is the answer you are looking for
If these were the missing choices:
<span>A) Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
B) Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.
C) Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.
D) Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier
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My answer is : A) <span>Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
Farquhar is a confederate supporter. That is why when he saw a confederate soldier, he reported of Union movements in the hopes that the Union soldiers will be defeated in the Civil War. Unfortunately, the Confederate soldier was in fact a Union soldier in disguise. </span>