McCauley’s House

Mr. McCauley lives in a house in an unspecified Canadian town. There, he resides with his daughter Sabitha and his housekeeper Johanna. However, Johanna eventually leaves, and Sabitha begins to spend more times with her cousins in a town near Lake Simcoe. By this point, McCauley begins to feel very lonely, especially since he is a widower.

Train Station

The opening scene takes place at the train station in the unspecified Canadian town where McCauley and Johanna reside. Johanna buys a train ticket and arranges to have furniture shipped by railway. The scene is written from the station agent’s perspective, as he observes Johanna’s mannerisms that, to him, appear strange.

Milady’s Dress Shop

After buying a train ticket, Johanna goes to a dress shop called Milday’s. She is the only person there other than the woman who owns and operates the shop...