MRS. PETERS (looking upstairs). We mustn’t—take on.MRS. HALE. I might have known she needed help! I know how things can be—for women.
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Women could not generally count upon one another for support, advice, or company.W
Women were overwhelmed by the roles they had to play and usually needed extra help.W
Women generally felt detached from each other because of the societal roles thrust upon them.W
Women were too busy caring for the men in their lives to spend time with other women.