Why doesn’t Polly show up for work?Her parents decided she is to marry a wealthy man who can support her.
She died overnight due to a fever.
She was too busy flirting with Matthew, the blacksmith’s son.
She hears rumor about the fever and is too scared to leave the house.
How does Matilda’s mother feel about the boy Matilda has a crush on?She fears he is too old for her daughter .
She thinks he is going nowhere in life and is therefore not a suitable match.
She likes him and thinks it is a good match.
She thinks he is too easily angered and may end up hurting her daughter.
