Why do you think the poem made Mrs. Phelps cry? What was Mrs. Bowles' reaction? Mildred's?
A. Mrs. Phelps cried because the poem reminded her of her own lost love, Mrs. Bowles was moved by its beauty, and Mildred found it boring.
B. Mrs. Phelps cried because the poem touched her deeply, Mrs. Bowles was indifferent, and Mildred was puzzled by it.
C. Mrs. Phelps cried due to a personal connection to the poem, Mrs. Bowles found it laughable, and Mildred was annoyed by it.
D. Mrs. Phelps cried out of boredom, Mrs. Bowles was moved to tears, and Mildred was deeply moved by the poem.
