The three characters in the story are Hobart a teenager; his mother; a widow; and the druggist.

1. A Option A: The three characters in the story are Hobart a teenager; his mother; a widow; and the druggist.
2. B Option B: The three characters in the story are; Hobart, a teenager; his mother, a widow and the druggist.
3. C Option C: The three characters in the story are Hobart a teenager; his mother, a widow and the druggist.
4. D Option D: The three characters in the story are Hobart a teenager, his mother; a widow and the druggist.

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