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  What is the reason for the Jordans taking a long time to get to the house of the Slaters? What does it show about the two sisters, attitude towards each other?

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                  The Jordans take a long time to get to the house of the Slaters because they have to buy new mourning dresses for the occasion of the death of grandfather. This shows that the two sisters want to outdo each other even in this time of mourning.