How does Amanda respond to the news of the gentleman caller?

Amanda Wingfield responds to the news of the gentleman caller with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. She is thrilled at the prospect of her son Tom bringing home a potential suitor for her daughter Laura, seeing it as a chance to fulfill her dreams of a better future for them. Amanda's enthusiasm is tinged with her own past experiences, as she reminisces about her own youth and the gentlemen callers she once had. This anticipation highlights her deep desire for connection and stability in their lives.