Ron reads Katherine Mansfield's "The Garden Party," a poignant short story exploring class divisions, mortality, and a young woman's awakening to life's harsh realities beyond her privileged existence.
• The Sheridan family prepares for an elaborate garden party at their estate
• Laura, the youngest daughter, interacts with workmen and questions class distinctions
• News arrives of a workman's death in the nearby poor cottages
• Laura suggests canceling the party out of respect, but her family dismisses her concerns
• The party proceeds successfully despite Laura's misgivings
• Laura delivers leftover food to the dead man's family
• She experiences a profound moment seeing the peaceful dead man
• The story ends with Laura's ineffable realization about life's meaning
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