In "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen, why does Mrs. Drover return to the house?

In the story, Mrs. Drover returns to the house to check on her home and to retrieve some of her family's personal belongings. Her family is currently staying in the country in order to avoid the daily bombings in London.

The story is set during World War Two, and the condition of Mrs. Drover's home is indicative of that of many London homes during the London Blitz of 1940. The London Blitz describes the German campaign to terrorize London and to force the British to surrender. Originally, Hitler had ordered bombings on military installations but soon changed to bombing cities in order to bring about Britain's capitulation to his will.

The state of disrepair and air of isolation within Mrs. Drover's home is representative of so many homes Londoners had to flee from during the London Blitz. Those who could not flee to the country had to content themselves with hiding in underground shelters. Periodically, homeowners like Mrs. Drover braved the bombings to check on their homes and to retrieve personal belongings or needed supplies. Also, the caretaker Mrs. Drover has employed does not often check on the home, so Mrs. Drover feels more assured if she checks on her home personally.