When news of a fever starts to spread and it is rumored that hundreds have died, why doesn’t Mattie’s family leave? What did they have to gain by staying?

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Asked by Slayden S #1174726 on 9/16/2021 12:57 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/16/2021 4:57 AM

Answered by Aslan on 9/16/2021 4:57 AM

I think they worry about the coffeehouse. They also think it won't get too bad until it is too late. In chapter 9 Mattie's mother gets the fever.