The speaker of the sentence quoted in lines 15-16
("Pardon . . . grate") most likely intends to
(A) account for a peculiar style of dress
(B) bemoan the lack of adequate help around
the house
(C) frankly apologize for the messiness of
the family’s home
(D) indirectly express resentment about
a difference in social status
(E) overtly call attention to Mrs. Deverell’s
arrogant behavior

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The correct answer is option d) Indirectly express resentment about a difference in social status

The speaker of the sentence quoted in lines 15-16 (Pardon . . . grate) most likely intends to indirectly express resentment about a difference in social status

The author of the essay tells the reader about Mrs. Deverell's old Volunteer Street colleagues' ideas and sentiments regarding Mrs. Deverell herself.

They inform us that her previous friends have become exceedingly prejudiced and misunderstand all of her words and behaviors.

Mrs. Deverell's old associates were regularly treated to unpleasant remarks such as "Pardon the apron, but there are no servants here to polish the grate," which represented a certain amount of animosity that Mrs. Deverell's former acquaintances felt towards her due to her elevated social position.

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