Astrologers’ perceptions are based more on hearsay and conjecture than what they learn from the study of the stars. Comment with reference to the story.

In "The Address" by Marga Minco, there isn't a direct reference to astrologers or their perceptions. However, I can provide a comment on the broader theme of perception and conjecture within the context of the story.

The story revolves around the narrator's attempt to reclaim her family's former home, which is now occupied by Mrs. Dorling and her family. Throughout the narrative, there is a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding the characters' perceptions of each other and the house itself.

For example, the narrator initially believes that Mrs. Dorling will recognize her as the daughter of the previous owners and acknowledge her connection to the house. However, Mrs. Dorling does not recognize the narrator and shows little interest in her family's history or the significance of the house to the narrator.

Similarly, the narrator's perception of the house as a place of refuge and familiarity is challenged by the reality of its current occupants and their indifference towards her claims. Despite the narrator's emotional attachment to the house and her desire to reclaim it as her own, she ultimately realizes that her perception of the house as a symbol of her past is based more on nostalgia and longing than on tangible evidence or reality.

In this sense, the story illustrates how perceptions can be shaped by personal beliefs, memories, and emotions rather than objective facts or evidence. The characters' interpretations of the past and their relationships to the house are influenced by subjective experiences and cultural contexts, highlighting the limitations of perception and the role of conjecture in shaping our understanding of the world.