What is humorous about the following passages from "The
Invalid's Story"? 17- "I've carried a many a one of 'em--some
of 'em considerable overdue, too--but, lordy, he just lays
over 'em all!--and does it easy. Cap, they was heliotrope to
him!" 18- This recognition of my poor friend gratified me, in
spite of the sad circumstances, because it had so much the
sound of a compliment.
Thompson is making compliments at an awkward
time.
The narrator takes Thompson's comment (his
friend smells worse than other deceased) as a
compliment.
Thompson has carried many deceased people in his
express car.