How does father came to know that he was presumed to death from The dear departed
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The Dear Departed’ is dedicated to the old people who are neglected due to the increasing materialism of their families.
Abel Merry weather is an old man who had two daughters, Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan.
One day, Mrs. Slater ‘found him dead’.
She informed Mrs. Jordan and her husband Ben and started waiting for them.
Meanwhile she discussed with her husband about a clock and the bureau.
It was during the discussion ,Victoria said that she is glad that grand pa is not dead, and he got confused . But then suddenly he noticed the mourning dress wore by others and enquires about it. Father ( Abel ) noticed that his slippers and bureau were moved to Henry and Amalia's room .He was annoyed with the discovery. It led to a dispute between the two sisters and Mrs. Jordan tell that Amelia sneaked into father's room and stole the slippers and bureau after you were DEAD.
And thus father came to know that he was perfume to death from his daughter Elizabeth.