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1. Describe Maggie's discomfort at the party she attends.

Maggie is very uncomfortable at the party she is invited to. She is dressed differently from the other women at the party and speaks a different language as well. She is also unfamiliar with the food served. Everything is very new to her, making her feel unwelcome.

2. How is Tippy self-interested?

Tippy shows that he is self-interested when he plays a cruel joke on Maggie. Tippy purposely makes Maggie feel uncomfortable by joking with her and taking advantage of her discomfort.

3. What does Abby fear and why?

Abby fears her family's pity now that her husband has died. She is now a widow and alone. Abby fears that her family will try to show her sympathy that she does not welcome.

4. How does Abby realize the seriousness of gambling addiction?

Abby realizes that gambling addiction is a serious problem for Hugh when he takes her to play roulette. She learns that Hugh has legitimate problems when she feels the rush of gambling.

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