CHAPTER 13 

I am ashamed that women are so simple To offer war when they should kneel for peace, Or seek the rule, supremacy, and sway, When they are bound to serve, love, and obey. 

--Taming of the Shrew 

It was an early season, and Theodora had not been a fortnight at her brother's before numerous arrivals necessitated a round of visits, to which she submitted without more than moderate grumbling. The first call was on the Rickworth ladies; but it was not a propitious moment, for other visitors were in the drawing-room, and among them Miss Marstone. Emma came to sit by Violet, and was very anxious to hear whether she had not become intimate with Theresa. Violet could not give a good account of herself in this respect; their hours did not suit, and they had only twice met. 

'And is she not delightful?' 

'She is a very superior person' said Violet, looking down. 'Do you know her sisters? I liked one of them.' 

'We shall have to call on them, but they are mere ordinary girls--no companions to Theresa. She laments it very much, and has had to make a line for herself. I must come and tell you about it some morning. It is nonsense to meet in this way and think of conversation. 

Theodora had, in the meantime, had the exclusive attention of Miss Marstone. 'So Emma is constant to the Prae-Raffaelite,' said Theodora, as they drove from the door. 'What is all this about the Priory?' 

What are the answers to this following set of questions:

1. How long had Theodora been at her brother's place?
2. Did she get many visitors?
3. Was she especially delighted to see them?
4. Who were the first to visit?
5. How many times had Emma met Theresa?
6. Which girl thinks Theresa is wonderful?
7. How many of Theresa's sisters did she like?
8. How many sisters does Theresa have?
9. What adjective does Violet use to describe Theresa?
10. What is the name of the play quoted at the beginning of the text?

Numbered answers:
1. a fortnight
2. yes
3. no
4. Rickworth ladies
5. twice
6. Violet
7. one
8. unknown
9. superior
10. Taming of the Shrew