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When Montresor says to Fortunado, "No, my friend, I cannot ask you. You have a bad cold, and it is terribly damp in the vaults," what is the intended effect of this statement?

Montresor says this to trick Fortunado and build trust in their relationship.

It shows the reader that Montresor is undecided about his decision to kill Fortunado.

It shows that Montresor has changed his heart and forgiven Fortunado.

Fortunado will see Montresor as a heartless man.