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Put Why I Live at the P.O. back in order

Seven beats from our edition of Why I Live at the P.O. by Eudora Welty, shuffled. Drag them, or use the arrows, until the story runs straight. No account, no streak to lose.

  1. Stella-Rondo returns Sister's younger sister leaves her husband and moves back in with the family, bringing a small child she calls adopted.
  2. Old jealousies reignite Sister resents Stella-Rondo, who once stole her beau, and the sisterly rivalry quickly flares back to life.
  3. The family takes sides Through small lies and insinuations, Stella-Rondo turns Papa-Daddy, Mama, and Uncle Rondo against Sister.
  4. Petty disputes pile up Trivial quarrels over a beard, a kimono, and firecrackers blow up into full domestic warfare.
  5. Sister declares war Feeling wronged by everyone, Sister announces she is leaving and begins stripping the house of her possessions.
  6. Moving to the P.O. Sister hauls her belongings to the post office and sets up house there, claiming complete satisfaction.
  7. Defiant contentment Sister insists she is happier than ever, though her protests betray loneliness and stubborn pride.