In May 1919, George returns to his job at Mr. Gower's drugstore, where he finds a telegram informing Gower that his son has died in the Spanish flu pandemic.
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In May 1919, George returns to his job at Mr. Gower's drugstore, where he finds a telegram informing Gower that his son has died in the Spanish flu pandemic.
Mr. Potter is a banker. He is the wealthiest and meanest man in Bedford Falls.
Mr. Gower is troubled by his son's death.
It reads: "We regret to inform you that your son, Robert, died very suddenly this morning of influenza stop. Everything
possible was done for his comfort stop. We await instructions from you. EDWARD...