Question

the old man did not reply. he walked along, slightly bent over, picking his steps carefully so as not to get mud on his boots. marin resumed, \i suppose you have come to paris to divert your mind a little?\ the old man replied,
o, i have some business to attend to.\ this piqued marins interest. \is it important business? might i venture to ask what it is? if i can be of any service to you, you may command me.\ the old man seemed embarrassed and would not meet marins eyes. he murmured, \oh, it is a personal matter; a little difficulty with - no, it would not interest you.\ marin was eager. \but it is precisely the state council that can help you.\ \yes, sir, it is to the council that i am going. you are too kind. i have to see mr. lerepere and mr. savon, perhaps mr. petitpas as well.\ marin stopped short. \why, those are my friends, sir. my best friends, excellent colleagues, and charming men. i will speak to them about you, and very highly.\ the old man stared, shocked by the offer. he then thanked him, apologizing for troubling him, and stammered out a thousand grateful promises. marin was enchanted. when they reached the state council, marin took the old man into his office and offered him a chair in front of the fire. marin sat himself down at his desk and began to write. \my dear colleague, allow me to recommend to you most highly a particularly worthy and deserving man - \ he stopped and asked, \your name, if you please?\ 7. how does paragraph 29 develop the narratives point of view? a. it provides background information about marin. b. it highlights marins poor judgment of character. c. it reveals ceintures reason for visiting paris. d. it demonstrates marins kindness.

Explanation:

Paragraph 29 likely contains details about Marin's background, such as his relationships with colleagues and his demeanor in the encounter with the old man. This background - information helps to build a more complete picture of Marin as a character.

Answer:

A. It provides background information about Marin.