There is a conflict between rumor and reality in this excerpt.
On one hand, we have the rumor - that Nick became engaged to someone, and everybody heard it was true. However, on the other hand, we have the reality - that he in fact is not engaged, thus the whole story is just a gossip rather than something that actually happened.
Answer:
The difference between ashputtle and her step sisters interaction with their father was on the kind of gifts they requested.
Explanation:
When Ashputtles father asked that they made requests on the kind of gifts they wanted. The step sisters wanted fine things. One wanted beautiful dresses and the other diamonds and pearls. But Ashputtles interaction with her dad showed that she didn't need any such thing as the sisters. What she wanted was quite simple, she wanted her father to bring her the first branch that brushes his hat on his way home.
Answer: Christianity one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ's followers according to the Gospel accounts
