Hes always been proud of being a greaser because its who hes always been. But after seeing his friends die he questions whether this is the life that he wants to live. (The Outsiders is a really good book by the way. Movies good too) <span />
Answer: Much of the humor in Somerset Maugham's short story "The Luncheon" derives from the fact that the narrator is trying to appear sophisticated, urbane, and gallant, whereas he really can't afford to be entertaining this woman in such an expensive restaurant as Foyot's. He feels relieved initially because she tells him, "I never eat anything for luncheon," and then he is appalled when she orders some of the most expensive items the place has to offer. Maugham describes the situation in just a few words:
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I feel like it’s active (sorry if I’m wrong!)