Problem: We are all trying to stay positive that July 4th will be bright and sunny . It has been raining everyday for a few days and the forecast is dire for outdoor partygoers . My good friend Michele Monet , photographer extraordinaire , stopped by the other night for a visit and to see some of the family . She had taken a photo of granddaughter Ginny at 7 months sitting in a vintage suitcase . Ginny is now over 5 ' tall at 10 years old and no longer fits into the vintage suitcase .

What will happen if it does rain on the 4th of July ?

A: It will dampen the picnicking and outdoor events for that day .

Problem: Made it to Land Grab and home again . On the whole it seemed to be smoother this year , and I even got time for a nap once all the tents were in the air and folks set to unpacking their personal stuff . We even got to dinner sooner than normal and weathered the storms just fine .

What may be the reason why it went smoother this year ?

A: They were more prepared .

Problem: " In any case , I do not think you expected to see me here . " " Where- " the word felt like a lump stuck in the back of my throat , " -exactly is here ? " " That is the question , " he nodded .

Why is the narrator upset by the tone of the subject ?

A:
The narrator feels the subject does not really want to be there .