Why Was Mrs Phelps Surprised For Matilda?
Mrs Phelps was surprised as such a tiny girl had come to the library without her parents, but she welcomed her. How does Mrs Phelps feel about Matilda? Unlike the other grown-ups in Matilda’s life, Mrs. Phelps addresses Matilda with kindness and sympathy. She doesn’t mock Matilda or seem rudely skeptical when the girl says …