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Are you surprised that Cotton was going to the auction? Why?

I wasn't surprised. If he wasn't there the story would not be able to be developed.

I wasn't surprised. He might not be going to buy anything, but he may learn something valuable.

No surprise there. He needs to be there to inform his future actions.

No. Because he needed to go to the auction because he needed to protect Stephanie.

Not surprised. He can’t stand back now.

Agree >5 EadieB: he needed to be there to help Stephanie.

>3 Carol420: This seems like the most plausible explanation. Although yes, I was a bit surprised he went.