Question

in the \good hours\,...
the theme involves the contrast between community and isolation.
the narrator walks past cottages and refers to the lighted windows as shining eyes.
all answers are correct.
the expression by your leave is used to mean with your permission.

Explanation:

• In "Good Hours", the theme indeed contrasts community (represented by the cottages with lighted windows) and isolation (the narrator's solitary walk).
• The narrator does walk past cottages and refers to the lighted windows as shining eyes.
• The expression "by your leave" does mean "with your permission".

Answer:

C. ALL answers are correct.