Before dinner, the Jones family's personal doctor came by and explained Old Lady Jones's condition in detail to Adam and his wife, Lily.
The main issue was the illnesses common in the elderly, which required regular care. As one ages, sickness arrives quickly and leaves slowly, necessitating a fair amount of patience.
They also mentioned the importance of keeping the elderly lady in good spirits, advising against letting trivial daily matters worry her.
At dinnertime, Old Lady Jones awoke and insisted on going to the dining room for her meal, refusing to have the servants bring it to her.
Eventually, Adam relented and let her have her way.
Moreover, seeing her great-grandson had put her in a great mood, so her spirits were exceptionally high; aside from her complexion being a bit pale, she didn't seem sick at all.
