Question

1.What kind of hospitality did the narrator receive on her first visit to Mrs. Dorling’s house?

Answer 1

Mrs. Dorling did not receive the narrator warmly. She opened the door a chink ; she did not want the narrator to come inside her house and see all her mother’s belongings such as cutlery, sliver, crockery, antique things, etc. She had no intention of returning these things to her. That’s why she tried to send her away from the door. Not opening the door fully meant Mrs. Dorling was not happy to receive the narrator. The narrator felt bad at the cold reception. So, she went away.

Answer 2

Answer:

But the narrator doesn't feel at peace. She goes to Mrs Dorling in search of her mother's belongings. During her first visit to 46, Marconi Street, the narrator receives a very cold and indifferent reception.