Question

which excerpt from \lather and nothing else.\ is the best example of fast - paced narration?
the lather was drying on his face. i must hurry. through the mirror, i took a look at the street.
\very good,\ i answered, turning my attention now to the brush. the man closed his eyes wearily and awaited the cool caress of the lather.
meanwhile he was taking off his cartridge - studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. he put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it.
he leaned back in the chair when he saw the brush in my hand, full of lather. i had not yet put the sheet on him.

Explanation:

Fast - paced narration is characterized by short, quick - moving sentences that create a sense of urgency. The first option has short sentences ("The lather was drying on his face. I must hurry. Through the mirror, I took a look at the street") which imply a need for quick action. The other options have more detailed and slower - moving descriptions (e.g., "The man closed his eyes wearily and awaited the cool caress of the lather" in the second option, which is a more detailed and slower action; the third option describes a series of actions in a more drawn - out way; the fourth option also has a more detailed description of a moment).

Answer:

The first option: "The lather was drying on his face. I must hurry. Through the mirror, I took a look at the street."