Question

what does Mrs Jordan describe as a fatal mistake? what is the irony in the comment she makes on Mrs Slater defence?

Answer 1

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Mrs Slater tells the Jordans that they could not consult doctor Pringle because he was out. Mrs Jordan at once remarked that it was a fatal mistake on their part. The irony implied in the comment is that it was good thing that they could not consult doctor Pringle and save the old man. According to Mrs Jordan their mistake was responsible for the old man's death. But Mrs Slater cleverly defends herself by saying that according to the professional etiquette doctor Pringle alone should have the attendant on the grandfather.

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