Mrs. White removes her apron and apologizes for her husbands's garments 1 point
to the gentleman at the door because she
feels embarrassed about the way in which her family lives compared to their
neighbors.
sees how well he is dressed and thinks that he might be connected with the two
hundred pounds.
admires him and decides to use her wish to have a higher status in society.
knows he is from Maw and Meggins and does not want her sone to be embarrassed
about his home life