The Monkey's Paw

When Mr. White retrieves the paw from the fire, what are examples of foreshadowing that build suspense to what happens later on with the monkey's paw?

After Mr. White retrieves the monkey’s paw from the fire, give examples of foreshadowing clues, provided by Morris, that build suspense or hint at what might happen later in connection with the monkey’s paw.

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When Morris throws the paw on the fire, Mr. White leaps to it with a cry and pulls it out. Morris sighs and tells Mr. White that if he chooses to keep it then he cannot blame Morris for what happens: there may be consequences. All he says further is that Mr. White should wish for something sensible. They then drop the subject and proceed to a pleasant dinner.

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