This chapter is very believable. It shows how savage capitalism can be, reflected in the insensitivity of the director of the clinic where Mary must undergo surgery. It all begins, if not, in a commotion caused by the always annoying Jack, who scares a wild mare who kicks Mary furiously, leaving her seriously injured internally. After the obligatory visit to Dr. Baker, it is noted that Mary must undergo surgery in a highly complex center, where the situation becomes complicated, forcing a second operation, higher costs, and greater efforts by Charles to get the money. Despite being helped by Edwards (will Ingalls ever repay this guy for all the enormous generosity he has shown to him in several chapters?) Charles is stubborn and gets a well-paid but dangerous job as a mountain detonator to allow the construction of railway tunnels. Charles's obsession with making money leads him to act like a real ram, exposing his life and leaving the other workers snubbed. Obviously in excess, the mine collapses, Charles is trapped, and who saves him? Sure, Edwards, who else? Finally everything ends well, Charles gets the money and Mary succeeds in her second operation. But the chapter is very credible and very well worked by everyone.-
Review of To Live with Fear: Part I
