In the Year of Jubilee by George Gissing This novel takes place during the celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in England. "Now, I look at it this way. The Jubilee celebrates the fiftieth year of the reign of Queen Victoria. But at the same time. and far more, it celebrates fifty years of Progress. Only think what has been done in this half-century; only think of it! Compare England now, compare the world, with what it was in 1837. It takes one's breath away!" So said Mr. Samue Barmby, as he stood swaying upon his toes his boots creaking."I will write an article on Progress, with special focus on the Press Did you ever consider Miss Morgan. Select the correct answer. Why does Mr. Barmby think that one penny is a ridiculous price to pay for a newspaper? He thinks newspapers aren't important and a penny is too much to pay. He thinks a penny is too little to pay for all that information. He thinks newspapers were better in 1837 and aren't worth a penny now.