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?'  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. How much time had Theodora spent at her brother's?
2. How many weeks had Theodora been at her brother's home for?
3. 
Q2:
1. Did Theodora get many visitors?
2. Did a lot of people visit Theodora?
3. 
Q3:
1. Was Theodora especially delighted to see her visitors?
2. Did it please Theodora greatly to receive people?
3. 
Q4:
1. Who visited Theodora first?
2. Who were the first to come see Theodora?
3. 
Q5:
1. What was the number of times that Emma and Theresa had met?
2. How many times had Emma and Theresa seen each other?
3. 
Q6:
1. Who is the girl that quite admires Theresa?
2. Which girl adores Theresa?
3. 
Q7:
1. How many of Theresa's female siblings were beloved by her?
2. What was the number of Theresa's sisters that she was a fan of?
3. 
Q8:
1. What is the number of sisters Theresa has got?
2. How many female siblings does Theresa have?
3. 
Q9:
1. What description does Violet give of Theresa?
2. What does Violet say that Theresa is?
3. 
Q10:
1. Which play is cited at the start of the passage?
2. A quote from which play begins the passage?
3. 
