The Tradition of Praying for Departed Loved Ones

This chapter explores the narrator's family tradition of praying for departed loved ones at the dinner table, discussing the absurdity of the tradition and sharing lighthearted jokes. The narrator's sister, Mary, expresses humor and curiosity about death and the afterlife, pondering about the purpose of death and what happens when someone dies. The chapter ends with the narrator reminiscing about their favorite pet cat, Oliver, who tragically died after being attacked by dogs.