Question

\it is the most beautiful story that i ever heard,\ said the bigger of the small girls, with immense decision.
\it is the only beautiful story i have ever heard,\ said cyril.
a dissentient opinion came from the aunt.
\a most improper story to tell to young children! you have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching.\
\at any rate,\ said the bachelor, collecting his belongings preparatory to leaving the carriage, \i kept them quiet for ten minutes, which was more than you were able to do.\
\unhappy woman!\ he observed to himself as he walked down the platform of templecombe station; \for the next six months or so those children will assail her in public with demands for an improper story!\
what is the mood of the following excerpt from sakis \the storyteller\? \the aunt suppressed a gasp of admiration.\
frustrated
annoyed
appreciation

Explanation:

The phrase "suppressed a gasp of admiration" shows the aunt has a feeling of admiration (appreciation) for something, even if she tries to hide it. "Frustrated" and "annoyed" imply negative emotions, which don't match the sense of admiration here. So the mood is appreciation.

Answer:

appreciation