Mrs. Lee responded by saying her brother also enjoys shooting and riding horses. Her calm but pointed reply let Mary know she had again spoken insensitively. It was another moment where Mary unintentionally offended someone close to her guests. Class 7 ...
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Mary mocked Mr. Pomeroy, saying he talks only about horses, rides daily and practises shooting. She questioned why some men prefer horses over people, suggesting such interests are odd. Her remarks again offended the guests, particularly Mrs. Lee. Class 7 English ...
Mrs. Harding calmly said the dog, Towzer, belongs to her. Though Mary had rudely insulted it, Mrs. Harding didn’t get angry. Her gentle response made Mary realise her mistake and added to the awkward silence in the room. Class 7 English ...
Mary rudely said the dog outside looked dirty and questioned why anyone would want such a dog. She criticised its owner for not keeping it clean, unaware that the dog, Towzer, actually belonged to Mrs. Harding, offending her again. Class 7 ...
Mrs. Lee was offended by Mary’s comment on talkative women because her mother is very talkative. Mary’s insensitive remark upset her, as it indirectly criticised someone close to her, again revealing Mary’s lack of tact in social situations. Class 7 English ...