At tea with the Ogilvies and with Grandfather at the newspaper office, Matilda learns about the conditions of Philadelphia. Describe what she has learned from each visit. How are they the same? How are they different?

At tea with the Ogilvies, Mattie learns that everyone is quickly leaving town because of the fever, at least those who have money are leaving town. Mrs. Ogilivie's daughter shows sign of the fever while they're having tea.

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