Answer
C. When Fred came home from school, he was in a bad
mood.
Answer:
upper class single women normally lived at home until they married, they would go out with their mothers or with some other respectable chaperone (an aunt, a married sister, a governess etc) doing visiting, shopping etc. balls, theatres, concerts etc would be enjoyed, especially for the opportunity to meet eligible young men.
Explanation:
most likely drinking tea
The poet is using a metaphor. Your answer is correct.
