Mattie remembers details about Polly - the two girls had grown up together and were fast friends. Mattie is devastated by Polly's unexpected death. Mattie's mother explains that Polly died of an undiagnosed fever, and she ensures that Mattie is not ill. Mattie wants to visit Polly's house and attend her funeral, but Mrs. Cook forbids it. Mattie believes her mother's fear of fever-contagion is ridiculous but abides by her mother's wishes.
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