The line 'Daintiness... should be the keynote of her supper box' appears in which story?

• A. The Scarlet Letter
• B. Cabbages is Beautiful
• C. The Baby Party
• D. Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket

Answer: (B)

The line points to a story that treats domestic life with a playful, affectionate eye and focuses on the little details of preparing something like a supper box with care and daintiness. That appetite for charming, everyday domesticity is a hallmark of Cabbages is Beautiful, where the narrator’s voice often dwells on how things look, feel, and fit together in a homey, humorous way. The line fits the tone and subject of that story, signaling a world built around careful presentation and the small rituals of homemaking.

In contrast, The Scarlet Letter centers on moral conflict and the serious consequences of sin in a Puritan setting, so its language wouldn’t naturally spotlight a supper box or domestic daintiness. The Baby Party focuses on social dynamics among children, and Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket leans toward suspense and practical problem-solving in a perilous situation, not decorative domestic details.