In July, Mrs. Todd anxiously prepares for a visit of unknown length from her old friend, Mrs. Fosdick, and the narrator worries that Mrs. Fosdick's arrival and stay in the house will disrupt the daily regularity she's become accustomed to, and alienate her from Mrs. Todd. But it turns out that all three women get along quite well, and spend evenings talking of friends and acquaintances in town, present and past.
In July, Mrs. Todd prepares for an uncertain visit from her old friend, Mrs. Fosdick, and the narrator anticipates that their presence might upset the daily balance she has established with Mrs. Todd. Nonetheless, it is discovered that all three women get along harmoniously, engaging in conversations about town acquaintances and friends.