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The Open Window

by Saki

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The Open Window Questions on Mrs. Sappleton's Arrival

The Open Window

In “The Open Window,” Framton is at Mrs. Sappleton’s house to pay Mrs. Sappleton a formal visit. Framton is staying in the countryside in order to calm his nerves and ease his mind, and his sister...

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The Open Window

Framton feels relieved when Mrs. Sappleton enters because he is seeking a calm environment to soothe his nerves, as advised by his doctors. Upon arrival, Vera tells him a disturbing story about Mrs....

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