She is initially horrified at the idea of going to the ball. Her husband knew that she was interested in being a part of the upper class and taking part in their activities. When he came home with the invitation to the ball, he thought his wife would be pleased. She was not. She did not feel she had anything suitable to wear to the ball and therefore was unable to go.
Answer:
not necessarily. this is probably a psychological reaction to the rain.
Explanation:
Free verse poetry fits that description.
Answer:
There is a problem at the lab that he works at so he has to rush there.