The paw would let you make three wishes. In the story, “Monkey Paw”, the son Herbert dies. I believe Sergeant Major is the guy to blame. Since Sergeant Major knew the dangers of the paw he is responsible of Herbert's death.
Answer: Sam lit candles, when the lights went out.
Explanation:
The phrase that indicated a lost in thought feel is the "Midnight shakes the memory". It means that his train of thought is going double time in the dark or at night.
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