Question

What reason did Mrs. Dorling give to the narrator's mother for taking her possessions?

Answer 1

The narrator of 'The address' had met Mrs. Dorling once when she came home from her studies. At that time the woman was carrying things from their home. From her mother she learned that Mr. Dorling was an old acquaintance who had recently renewed their friendship. According to her mother Mrs. Dorling was carrying all their valuable goods to her house, so that, as Jews, even if they had to run in the course of war, their properties will be safe in Mrs. Dorling's house. Her mother seems to be very grateful about that. The narrator had to let it go at that in spite of her own misgivings about the woman.