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Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a short story writer. She was born in Wellington, New Zealand. She left her country and settled in United Kingdom at the age of 19. Her first short story was published in her schools' magazines. She wrote many collections of short stories like The Dove's Nest (1923) and Something Childish (1924).
When and why did the men arrive?
Who went out to supervise the men? Why couldn't the other two sisters go?
why did the workmen refuse to put up the marquee in the lily-lawn?
Where was the marquee finally put up? Why wasn't Laura very happy about it?
Why did Laura wish to befriend the workmen? Why couldn't she do it?
How did Scott die? What was Laura's reaction to the news?