The correct answer is option 'B' - the intruder.

In the story "Gerrard" by Budge Wilson, Gerrard is a melodramatic villain who believes that he is luckier than most villains. However, it is the intruder in his house who is actually luckier than Gerrard.

Explanation:

1. Gerrard as a melodramatic villain:
- Gerrard is a character in the story who enjoys playing the role of a villain.
- He believes that he is luckier than most melodramatic villains because he always manages to escape and outsmart the heroes.

2. The intruder's luck:
- One night, while Gerrard is alone in his house, an intruder breaks in.
- The intruder turns out to be a young boy who is lost and scared.
- Gerrard sees this as an opportunity to play the role of a villain and scare the boy.
- However, the boy's luck turns out to be greater than Gerrard's.

3. The intruder's escape:
- As Gerrard tries to intimidate the intruder, he realizes that the boy is not afraid of him.
- The boy confidently tells Gerrard that he knows he is just playing a role and that he is not a real villain.
- This surprises Gerrard and he starts to doubt his own abilities as a villain.
- The intruder takes advantage of Gerrard's moment of weakness and manages to escape.

4. Gerrard's realization:
- After the intruder escapes, Gerrard reflects on the situation and realizes that the boy was luckier than him.
- The intruder's luck was in being able to see through Gerrard's act and use it against him.
- Gerrard realizes that there is more to being a villain than just playing a role and scaring people.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 'B' - the intruder. Although Gerrard believes that he is luckier than most villains, it is the intruder who ultimately outsmarts him and manages to escape. The intruder's luck lies in his ability to see through Gerrard's act and use it against him. This realization leads Gerrard to question his own abilities as a melodramatic villain.

The intruder, Option B