During the afternoon, the coffeehouse crowd is abuzz with talk of fever. Various wild theories are put forward accounting for the origin and effects of fever. Mattie's grandfather and a few regulars doubt that any fever is spreading in the city, and instead tease Mattie about finding a husband. The talk then turns to politics and further discussion of fever is abandoned. The day concludes and, as the last guests leave for the evening, Mattie helps her mother clean the coffeehouse.
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