Pretty sure its imperative
According to Nora's answer the reader expects that <u>Mrs. Linde will accuse Nora of having an affair.</u> The reader can infere this answer taking into account that:
1. Noras's husband is a jealous man
2. She has a background experience that demonstrates she is able to do so, when she states "if I mentioned any of the dear folk at home"
Alter means to change or make a slight change. so natural forces like mud or rain can shape what the earth looks like and what it does.
Yes? to make it good every story needs humor
