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1. How does the narrator describe the speech between John and May at the beginning of Chapter 1?

At the beginning of Chapter 1, the narrator describes the speech between John and May as determined with words spoken without intention that slowly moved together renewing John and May's acquaintance.

2. What does the narrator say the guests of the luncheon do after they have finished eating near the beginning of Chapter 1?

After the guests have finished eating near the beginning of Chapter 1, the narrator says they dispersed over the house viewing the pictures, heirlooms, and other fine pieces of art in the house.

3. How is the setting of John and May's conversation in the house after the luncheon described in Chapter 1?

The setting of John and May's conversation in the house in Chapter 1 is described as being on an October afternoon in a room in May's house where they sat separated at a long table.

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