The second choice is a fragment, not a complete sentence.
I believe the correct choice is number one, because if you turn the sentence around, it answers the question of why the crowd is gathered. You may want to confirm on the website chompchomp.com (Grammar Bites).
Acobs creates suspense through the use of setting, foreshadowing, and purposeful omission. The story takes place at the White residence, which is relatively isolated and located away from the nearest road. This isolated location adds to the haunting atmosphere of the story and is significant to the plot. Jacobs also foreshadows the ramifications of wishing upon the magic monkey's paw through Sergeant-Major Moris's enigmatic story.
I think the reason is that i<span>t makes the reader feel sympathy for the conspirators. Besides, if he says that he is an "honorable man" and Antony is at the funeral, we most likely act respectful and have sympathy for the loss. That is why the answer is B. </span>
Well you see Pepy is a loser