Miss Matty’s Views on Astronomy and Astrology
Miss Matty’s Views on Astronomy and Astrology When Lady Glenmire asks if Miss Matty is fond of astronomy, Miss Matty gives a hesitant “not very”, briefly confused about the difference between astronomy and astrology; her answer is accurate for both fields, as she is mildly anxious about the predictions in Francis Moore’s astrological almanac, and privately disbelieves the scientific fact that the Earth is in constant motion, as the idea makes her feel tired and dizzy when she thinks about it.
Refined Walk Home After Tea With the Peeress
Refined Walk Home After Tea With the Peeress The group makes their way home carefully in their pattens that night, feeling their sensibilities are unusually refined and delicate after the experience of sharing tea with a peeress.
第九章
Chapter IX, titled “Signor Brunoni,” opens with the narrator returning to Cranford in late November after a long absence due to her father’s illness and a trip to the seaside. She is summoned back by a mysterious, excited letter from Miss Matty announcing the arrival of Signor Brunoni, a conjuror who will perform at the Cranford Assembly Rooms. The chapter traces the ladies’ preparations and conversations about the upcoming event, Miss Pole’s chance encounter with the conjuror at the “George” inn, the party of ladies’ visit to the Assembly Rooms, and the opening moments of Signor Brunoni’s performance.
Miss Matty’s Mysterious Letter
Late in November, the narrator receives a long, confused letter from Miss Matty announcing the arrival of Signor Brunoni, whose magical performance in the Cranford Assembly Rooms is the most exciting event since Wombwell’s lions. Miss Matty, hoping turbans are in fashion and wishing to look tidy for the county families, asks the narrator to bring her a cap from her Drumble milliner and invites her for a Tuesday visit. The narrator instead brings a modest middle-aged cap, which Miss Matty accepts with gentle, sorrowful resignation, still hoping for a sea-green turban like those Queen Adelaide supposedly wears.
The original text of this work is in the public domain. This page focuses on a guided summary article, reading notes, selected quotes, and visual learning materials for educational purposes.