At the office the next day, Newland hears that the case in Washington has been postponed, but he decides to continue with his trip plans. He is delivered a message from his wife. Her granny, old Mrs. Mingott, had a small stroke the night before. Newland leaves right away for Mrs. Mingott's house. It appears that her stroke was caused by the stress of hearing that the rumors.....
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