The Liquidation of Anachronisms Summary

Mrs. Dimble comes over to see Jane late in the night. She explains to Jane why she finds herself in need of a place to sleep, having sent Mr. Dimble to sleep at the college. It seems that sometime earlier that day the Dimbles go home to find a wrecking crew from the N.I.C.E. is tearing up their yard because they live on the edge of Bragdon Wood. They tell the Dimbles that they will not be able to stay at home anymore, which brings Mrs. Dimble to Jane's house.

After this explanation, Mrs. Dimble asks Jane about her recent visit to St. Anne's to see Miss Ironwood. However, Jane makes it clear that she would rather not talk about her trip, and the two women go to bed. In the night Jane has...