<span>Jim stops frozen in his tracks. His reaction is probably that he thinks he may have entered the wrong apartment by mistake. He doesn't even recognize his wife at first. He thinks he is looking at a stranger, and he doesn't understand what this strange woman is doing in his apartment and what has become of Della.
I hope this helps you</span>
I am not exactly sure what you mean by that but I think the answer you are looking for is:
it is a motto, usually used to bring people together. Strength in numbers. two is better than one
It's 'in those days'.. specifying those days as in the past.
