He scrambled erect and glared and hesitated. On the ground near him lay the old well bucket, with a length of rusty chain. He lowered it swiftly into the well. The bucket struck…

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He scrambled erect and glared and hesitated. On the ground near him lay the old well bucket, with a length of rusty chain. He lowered it swiftly into the well. The bucket struck the water, and then, turning lazily over, sank. When, with hand reaching tremblingly over hand, he hauled it out, it knocked often against the walls of the well and spilled some of its contents.

Select the correct answer.
Which of the following events does not happen in the passage?
A.
He pulled the bucket out with trembling hands.
B.
He glared and hesitated before picking up the bucket.
C.
He hauled out the bucket and drank thirstily