The author chooses to describe the atmosphere at the house in paragraph 2 of the passage 'Miss Crawley at nurse' to show that the house is unaccustomed to receiving high-profile guests. So, the correct option is C
The author chooses to describe the atmosphere at the house in paragraph 2 of the passage 'Miss Crawley at nurse' to C. show that the house is unaccustomed to receiving high-profile guests.
The passage describes the house as dark and eerie, with vacant eye-like windows and rank vegetation. This creates a sense of unfamiliarity and discomfort, suggesting that the house is not used to hosting important visitors like Miss Crawley.