Question

read the passage. the open window by h.h. munro (saki) \my aunt will be down presently, mr. nuttel,\ said a very self - possessed young lady of fifteen, \in the meantime you must try and put up with me.\ framton nuttel endeavored to say the correct something which should duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt that was to come. privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping the nerve cure which he was supposed to be undergoing. how does the conversation between framton and vera create tension? their discussion reminds framton of his own illness. framtons discomfort around vera reveals his romantic feelings toward her. in talking with vera, framton is reminded of his own family whom he has not seen in several years. veras story causes framton to believe that veras aunt is mentally ill.

Explanation:

Vera tells a spooky story to Framton. Her tale makes Framton believe her aunt is mentally ill, building tension as he awaits the aunt's arrival and the open - window scene. The other options do not create the same level of tension as Vera's false story about her aunt's mental state.

Answer:

Vera's story causes Framton to believe that Vera's aunt is mentally ill.