What is ¨the monkeyś paw?” What is Herbertś 'attitude toward the monkeyś paw? Cite textual evidence from the selection to support your answer.

From the text:

"To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."

Herbert believes the paw is nothing more than another story....

"If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest, just in time for him to catch the last train, "we sha'nt make much out of it."