I believe it’s C because it talks about a person being the one that tells.
It appears he may have stopped writing in his diary due to becoming ill while stuck at sea and due to being too busy with amending the boat's structure at the time.
I am not sure if this is an accurate answer. But based on his history, it seems plausible.
The answer is B
hope that helps
1. Mr. Short's fingers were like ___.
a) ping-pong balls b) little meatballs c) glazed marbles d) light bulbs
MY ANSWER: B.) LITTLE MEATBALLS
2. The ___ makes even the ignorant wise.
a) <span>struggle in meeting b) thirst for knowledge c) ferreting of secrets d) raking of one's brain
MY ANSWER: C) FERRETING OF SECRETS
3. The tailor's wife believes Mrs. Tall married for ___.
a) love b) children c) money d) honor
MY ANSWER: C) MONEY
4. The tailor's wife wants to find a new ___ for Mr. Short.
a) flat b) job c) basket d) wife
MY ANSWER: D.) WIFE</span>
