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1. How does Esther Tull note having regarded snow as a child?

Esther Tull notes that, as a child, she regarded snow as an enchantment, delicately quieting the world.

2. What does Carew observe Strythe means to offer up for a charity auction?

Carew observes that Strythe means to offer up a prized bird specimen for a charity auction.

3. What reason is advanced for Strythe preferring oil lamps to gas lamps?

Strythe’s preference for oil lamps over gas lamps is explained as a preference for their purportedly purer light.

4. What sounds does Esther Tull note associate with the safe in Strythe’s workroom?

Esther Tull notes sounds associated with the safe in Strythe’s workroom. They include creaking hinges and the clanging of the door closing.

5. What reason for pride does Esther Tull have in her self-stitching?

Esther Tull has reason for pride in her self-stitching. She stitches neat letters despite being in abundant pain and uncertain of her lettering.

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