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Lucille cook fever 1793 dumped at door10/12/2023 ![]() Mother suggests going to the country, but Grandfather protests: "We Cooks are made of stronger stuff!" (6.40).Grandfather comments that the fever was brought in by refugees and argues that they should be quarantined.Mother puts an end to speculation by saying that the increase in business is temporary and is only due to the fear of fever.As an ardent Francophile, she'd also like to sell trinkets and baubles from France. ![]() Mattie, ever the businesswoman, suggests buying another coffee urn and expanding the business to include meal service and meeting rooms.Grandfather wants to go into trade and open a regular store. Over lunch, the family discusses what to do with their extra earnings.After the washing is all done, it's time for the midday meal: "Cold chicken, crisp pickles, butter biscuits, and peach pie were laid out on the table" (6.26).Silas provides some comic relief by (unsuccessfully) chasing a squirrel around the garden.Matilda defends Nathaniel, saying he acted like a gentleman to this, Grandfather replies that Nathaniel should find himself a better apprenticeship.Word has gotten around that he was harassing Matilda in the marketplace. Speaking of that charming man, Grandfather inquires after Nathaniel. ![]()
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