Hundreds of larks shrilled; the sky was slate colour, and the sound of thN/Ae larks reminded me of slate pencils scraping over its surface.
-- Narrator (N/A paragraph 1)

Importance: This quote, found at the beginning of the story, is important, because it establishes the atmosphere of unease and discomfort that will pervade the remainder of the story. The imagery evokes a similar sensation to that one experiences from hearing nails scraping on a blackboard. This unease is important for the impact of future plot events.

Oh, the' awks about' ere, yer wouldn't believe.
-- The Woman (N/A paragraph 10)

Importance: This quote from the woman is salient because it demonstrates the woman's style of speech. This is a creative way in which Mansfield reveals information about the characters' personalities; showing their diction demonstrates their state of mind.

Flies buzzed in circles round the ceiling, and treacle papers and bundles of dried clover were pinned to the window curtains.
-- Narrator (N/A paragraph 12)

Importance: This quote is...