The Daughters of the Late Colonel

by

Katherine Mansfield

The Colonel’s Watch

Constantia and Josephine argue about the best course of action for the colonel’s gold watch, which Josephine suggests they give to their brother Benny as a gift. Constantia is surprised, noting that the only…

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The Colonel’s Eye

Before the colonel dies, he “suddenly” opens one eye while his daughters are gathered around his deathbed: instead of imparting last words, the colonel’s eye “glares” at the sisters, and his gaze is then extinguished…

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