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What event sets the main action of the story in motion?

From: LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

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Patrick tells, a very pregnant Mary, that he's leaving her and she goes into shock. She acts like an automaton, it's as if she hasn't heard what he's said, or at least the statement he's made has yet to make its full impact

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