Question

She was thinking, rather wishing, for an event that might hurl her out of the world ....
What is Miss Lucy wishing for and why? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ms Lucy was wishing for the company of someone with whom she could celebrate Christmas. Ever since her parents' and sister's death, she was all alone. ... This made her long for companionship or an occasion to celebrate Christmas with someone.

Answer 2

Answer:

miss Lucy wishing for an event that might hurl her out of the world because she was thinking,rather wishing