The Monkey's Paw

Which sentence from the text best supports the theme, "Be careful what you wish for?

1. "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequenses"

2. "If the tale of the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest..."we sna'nt make much out of it."

3. "A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. His wife and son ran toward him."

4. "Bring him back,"cried the old woman, and dragged him toward the door. "Do you think I fear the child I have nursed?"

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. "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequenses"

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