Logical of course, since it doesn't pull at the readers 'heartstrings' so they say it doesn't have an emotional effect.
The excerpt that tells the White family's uncertainty on the Major's story would be when Mr. White said:
"If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest, just in time to catch the last train, "we shan't make much out of it." This is because they are not sure what is true about the information that a stranger told them in the train.
Another synonym for sequel is conclusion
Trade school. They offer classes in welding and glassblowing and such