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1. How does Mrs. Wilkins react to the advertisement she sees in the newspaper in Chapter 1 and why does she react in this manner?

When Mrs. Wilkins sees the advertisement in the newspaper, she immediately becomes excited and intrigued. Mrs. Wilkins' life is rather dull and routine, and she recognizes the potential happiness that the advertisement implies.

2. Why does Mrs. Wilkins approach Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 1?

Mrs. Wilkins approaches Mrs. Arbuthnot because she notices that Mrs. Arbuthnot is also struck by the advertisement. They know each other from church and both frequent the same women's club in London. In Chapter 1, they happen to be reading the same paper, so Mrs. Wilkins feels compelled to approach Mrs. Arbuthnot when she notices they are looking at the same advertisement.

3. What are some defining characteristics attributed to Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot in Chapter 1?

Mrs. Wilkins is said to be withdrawn often, which is why approaching Mrs. Arbuthnot in the manner she did in Chapter 1 comes as a surprise to her. Mrs. Arbuthnot is a practical and religious woman.

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