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Answer 1

Jimmy's return to his room above Mike's café is an important plot point in the story. One of the things we learn is that there is a button belonging to Ben Price on the floor. Why does O. Henry choose to include this detail?
A O. Henry wants to suggest Ben Price's appearance later in the narrative.
B O. Henry wants to remind us to make sure our buttons are sewn on tightly.
C O. Henry wants to point out that Mike needs to do a better job of sweeping his café.
D O. Henry wants to demonstrate that Mike is observant.