Question

1. What are some key pieces of information that we learn about Mary and about Patrick at

the beginning of the story?

Answer 1

Mary Maloney didn't know and she wasn't prepared to take a chance. The reader also learns that she is desperately in love with Patrick. She's practically a "Stepford Wife." Mary is the quintessential doting wife. She is sitting in the front room eagerly awaiting the arrival of her husband.

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