Question

What does Mrs. Jordan describe as a fatal mistake ? What is the irony in the comment she makes on mrs.Slater's defence ?

Answer 1

By 'fatal mistake' Mrs Jordan means her sister Mrs Slater made a very serious mistake by not calling a doctor whose timely treatment could have saved their father. The mistake actually proved fatal as Mr. Abel came to know the selfishness and greed of his daughters. In anger he changed the will; he made Mrs. Shorrock his nominee after this incident. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Mrs jordan decribes not calling another doctor when dr.pringle was out , as a fatal mistake.

THe irony was that she mentions that there are many cases of persons remaining alive even afuer they were thought to be dead.latert on in the drama grandfather was found to be alive.