In a stressed discussion regarding Laura's future, Tom explains to Amanda "...in the eyes of others - strangers - she's terribly shy and lives in a world of her own"( pg.48). Amanda, concerned about Laura's future, desperately but unsuccessfully tries to find Laura a "gentleman caller", and even enrolls her in business school, not realizing the real obstacle to Laura's success. Amanda is afraid of Laura becoming an unemployed widow, dependant on her mom and brother for the rest of her life. ... Amanda explains "...When people have some slight disadv...

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