Father Timeline and Summary

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• Parents sail to South America and leave him with his grandmother
• Plays cricket on many islands and often reminisces about his days traveling and playing with the team
• Fathers at least two other children; they are older than his wife
• Marries Annie's mother and they have daughter, Annie
• Builds their house and all the furniture it contains
• Enjoys storytelling, especially telling tales about the outlandish Mr. Oates
• Starts to slow down and the doctor recommends afternoon walks
• Never tells Annie what is on the tip of his tongue when she leaves for England