A White Heron and Other Stories

Reading Questions- A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett

Describe your understanding of "Long Slumbering Hospitality"

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"Long slumbering" refers to the fact that Mrs. Tilley hadn't had guests in awhile.

"Dear sakes, yes," responded the hostess, whose long slumbering hospitality seemed to be easily awakened.

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A White Heron

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