In "The Red-Headed League," why is Jabez Wilson's assistant willing to work for half-wages? A. He is one of Wilson's oldest and
closest friends. B. He wants to learn about Wilson's business at any cost. C. He comes from a very wealthy family. D. He only takes the job so he can commit a crime.
It reveals character personality details. It allows one character to speak alone. It allows characters to be silent for a while. It demonstrates action instead of speech.
