Question

which excerpt from \lather and nothing else.\ is the best example of fast - paced narration?
the lather was drying on his face. i must hurry. through the mirror, i took a look at the street.
\very good,\ i answered, turning my attention now to the brush. the man closed his eyes wearily and awaited the cool caress of the lather.
meanwhile he was taking off his cartridge - studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. he put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it.
he leaned back in the chair when he saw the brush in my hand, full of lather. i had not yet put the sheet on him.

Explanation:

Esta frase crea un sentido de urgencia y rapidez. Las frases cortas y la preocupación por el jabón secándose y la necesidad de apresurarse contribuyen a un ritmo acelerado en la narración.

Answer:

The lather was drying on his face. I must hurry. Through the mirror, I took a look at the street.