Im not entirely sure what story you are talking about, but it sounds like it would be to show that franklin accomplished something, or was trying to show off. since there wasnt much detail i dont know the tone or mood, but i hope this helps :) please give me brainliest thank you
Answer:
im 85% sure the answer is c.
Explanation:
if im wrong im sorry
D. An undisclosed disease that he had harbored for years. DR. Lanyon had died as a result of falling ill