Louise's sister and Richards both care for Louise's well-being. They are both concerned about how Louise will react to the news of her husband's death and try to protect her from any potential harm or distress.
The narrator meets Richards Richards meets the narrator.
Richard was number two in line to tell Mrs. Mallard of Brently's death in The Store of an Hour (not Story Girl). The first person to tell her was Josephine (her sister).
Manipulative
In the story "Big Sister," the characters are the little sister and her older sister. The story explores their relationship and the bond they share as siblings.
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ability to manipulate.
The narrator in the success story finds Richards likable as long as he is not competing with him for the spotlight and attention. Richards' humble behavior and efforts to put others first make him endearing to the narrator.
With some slight disdain
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bafflement (apex)