Mrs. Travers Timeline and Summary

Sent to business college because it's "useful" and will better prepare her for being "useful."
Marries and has a child (Neil).
Husband kills himself, and Mrs. Travers works as a teacher to support herself and Neil.
Marries Mr. Travers and has more children.
Meets Grace and becomes fond of her.
Loses her oldest son, Neil, on Thanksgiving.
Writes (with Mr. Travers) a one thousand dollar check for Grace.