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Angle of Repose Part 5, Chapter 3

Part 5, Chapter 3

Susan is on the balcony as Oliver packs supplies onto a donkey—he's finally going to be surveying the mine with Don Pedro and Don Gustavo. Susan quickly sketches the scene.
It's only going to be a three-week trip, but these dudes are sparing no expense. Don Pedro has even packed up a full-sized bed, "complete with springs and mattress" (5.3.8).
Finally, the men are all packed up and ready to go. All the wives (Susan included) come downstairs to bid their hubbies adieu.
It's an extremely formal little ceremony: Susan receives a kiss on the hand from each man. Oliver seems amused by the whole deal and gives her a warm hug and kiss goodbye.
As the men ride off, the ladies stand "fluttering handkerchiefs from the balustrade" (5.3.38).

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