.The bus stop. In the setting of a bus ride, Isabella meets a woman. Select two reasons why the woman is important in the story. She serves as a contrast to other passengers for Isabella. The Bus Ride She shows Isabella that she can improve her situation. She is a member of Isabella's family. She becomes a part of Isabella's future. The storefronts on Sixth Street whizzed by like a movie on fast- forward, but the bus still wasn't traveling fast enough for Isabella as she realized she was going to be late for her lesson again. "Maybe you should rethink your commitment to this program," Miss Lemont had said to her on Tuesday, when she had been late for the third time in a month. She gives Isabella permission to quit her lessons. She knows the decision that Isabella will make. 2 Time seems to stand still when you're in a hurry," the woman next to her said, but Isabella just ignored her. She helps Isabella recognize things about herself. 3 "Late for your music lesson?" she asked, determined to get Isabella's attention. "I noticed that you've looked at your watch repeatedly since you sat down," she said, "and you're carrying a violin case. My guess is that you're on your way to a violin lesson and you're late, but it isn't the first time. How am I doing so far?"