Did you give him anything for it father?

Did you give him anything for it father? inquired mrs white, regarding her husband closely, " A trifle, said he, coloring slightly. he didn't want it, but I made him take it. and he pressed me again to throw it away.

the monkeys paw.

what is happening in this excerpt? Is he worried about the paw. bad luck

what does this excerpt shadow? don't take or bad luck will happen?