Final answer:
Due to mismatched content references to unrelated texts, it is not possible to accurately identify the paragraph in which the tension surrounding Mrs. Wessington's presence begins in 'The Phantom Rickshaw' by Rudyard Kipling.
Step-by-step explanation:
The tension surrounding Mrs. Wessington's presence in "The Phantom Rickshaw" by Rudyard Kipling begins to build up in paragraph 4. Unfortunately, due to the mismatched content provided, with references to completely different texts and authors, it is not possible to accurately identify the paragraph based solely on the excerpts given. The information provided discusses various narrative elements such as third-person narration, vivid description, and point of view in other unrelated texts, but does not include the relevant passage from "The Phantom Rickshaw" to accurately determine where the tension regarding Mrs. Wessington's presence originates.