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