Earlier in the day, the county sheriff and his wife, Mrs. Peters stopped by the Hale’s house to pick up Mr. and Mrs. Hale. At the time, Martha was busy sifting flour, but she went along for the ride because she didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. They were visiting Minnie Foster’s house, where Mr.
Earlier in the day, the county sheriff and his wife, Mrs. Peters stopped by the Hale’s house to pick up Mr. and Mrs. Hale. At the time, Martha was busy sifting flour, but she went along for the ride because she didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. They were visiting Minnie Foster’s house, where Mr.