Read the following passage from "The Tall Woman and Her Short Husband."

The gate cracked open. An old woman let out a child.

"All over, is it?" she asked

Mrs. Tall's answer was inaudible,

"He's had his supper and a sleep, the old woman said, "Take him home quickly now."

The tailor's wife realized that this was the woman who minded their little boy. Her excitement died down as Mrs. Tall turned back to lead her son home. All was silence apart from the sound of their footsteps. The tailor's wife stood motionless behind the telegraph pole till they had gone, then scurried home.

Which word best describes the tailor's wife?

Eager

Judgmental

meddlesume

pesky

Eager