Blind Mice · Chapters

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Chapter companions for Blind Mice by C. Kay Scott.

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Chapter 1
Dedication
The book is dedicated to Otto Frederic Theis, acknowledging him as a friend of both the book and its author.
Chapter 2
Blind Mice
Nannie arrives at Rosedene and begins to manipulate those around her, particularly John Winter, while Lucy grows increasingly suspicious of her intentions.
Chapter 3
I
Lucy Winter prepares dinner for her husband John and their friend Jim Sprague on a rainy evening. The conversation touches on family tensions, particularly Lucy's mother's impending visit, and the men's professional ambitions as architects. Lucy and John discuss their hopes for their son Dimmie, while Jim advocates for pursuing more lucrative contracts.
Chapter 4
II
Mrs. Merwent arrives at Rosedene, causing tension with Lucy and Dimmie. John introduces her to Jim Sprague, and the household adjusts to her presence. Lucy struggles with her feelings about her mother's arrival and her father's absence.
Chapter 5
Chapter III
Nannie's arrival disrupts the household dynamic as she takes over domestic duties and monopolizes John's attention, leaving Lucy feeling excluded and jealous. The evening culminates in a tense dinner and a private conversation between John and Nannie, leading to Lucy's emotional breakdown and a late-night reconciliation with John.