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1. What is the origin of the Owens Library in the novel?

In the novel, the origin of the Owens Library is as a jail in which an early Owens woman was confined.

2. How does Sally’s first husband die?

Sally’s first husband dies from being struck by lightning.

3. How does Sally’s second husband die?

Sally’s second husband dies as a result of a congenital heart condition.

4. What rules does Sally inherit from Susannah Owens (8)?

Sally inherits a number of rules from Susannah Owens. They include no swimming, no books about magic, no candles, no stargazing, no wearing black, and no moonlight walks.

5. When, per Jet, does Love Potion Number Nine work best?

Per Jet, Love Potion Number Nine works best on the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month.

6. What reason is given for Sally’s color-blindness?

Sally’s color-blindness, her loss of ability to see the color red, is ascribed to her being closed off to life and emotion.

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