How does writer Hernando tellez use pacing to create suspense in lather and nothing else?

Hernando Tellez uses pacing in "Lather and Nothing Else" by building tension through the barber's internal conflict and the slow, deliberate description of his actions while wielding his razor. The pauses and detailed descriptions create a sense of suspense as the reader anticipates the barber's decision on whether to kill Captain Torres or spare his life.