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Franz Mesmer was a German doctor and he was interested in astronomy. The existence of the natural energy transference is theorised by Franz Mesmer. This term is also called as the animal magnetism. He has deduced the theory on the basis of many methodologies and the experiments which he has done on the patients individually and in groups. A series of experiments was conducted by him and the results were concluded on the basis of further investigations.
Answer: B) to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store.
Explanation: In the given excerpt from "A Pair of Silk Stockings" we can see the description of how Mrs. Sommers sat before a counter, to rest and gain strength and courage to confront the multitude again. The author uses the expression "comparatively deserted" to describe the counter where Mrs. Sommers sits to help the reader visualize Mrs. Sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store, the counter where she seats is empty, compared to the rest of the store.
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