Who says the following and why?

"We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track, you know. Do you think the champagne has suffered from its long ocean trip?"

Mrs. Sappleton is trying to make Framton calm down.
Zarloff is dining Rainsford before the hunt.
Della and Jim are pretending they're rich.
The child from "The Open Window" is pretending she is grown-up.

Question

Who says the following and why?

"We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track, you know. Do you think the champagne has suffered from its long ocean trip?"

Mrs. Sappleton is trying to make Framton calm down.
Zarloff is dining Rainsford before the hunt.
Della and Jim are pretending they're rich.
The child from "The Open Window" is pretending she is grown-up.

anonymous · Answer

That would be Zaroff from "The most Dangerous Game"