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1. Describe the garden at the Professor's former house. Why is this unusual?

The garden at the Professor's former house is a walled-in French garden complete with Lombardy poplars, geraniums, and a bed of salad herbs. The garden is unique because it is unusual for someone to wall in a garden in the United States.

2. Describe the dress forms as characters seen by the Professor.

Augusta's dress forms are the subject of much banter between Augusta and the Professor. They are headless and armless torsos, but the Professor believes they live in some odd way and actually have a nervous system.

3. What kind of relationship does the Professor have with Augusta?

The kind of relationship that Augusta has with the Professor is a warm one. She is a devout Catholic, and the Professor came for Catholic roots. Augusta watches over the Professor and shares his study and they seem so stay out of each other's way and yet live together in harmony. The Professor never tires of the presence of Augusta as he does with other members of his family.

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