The Monkey's Paw

The Landlady by Roald Dahl

What is the author purpose of having the Landlady call Billy "Mr. Perkins?

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The landlady's assumption that Billy's name is Mr. Perkins, leads us to believe that she was waiting for someone else. It's mysterious.

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