![]() In Fever 1793, Matilda and Nathaniel Benson’s relationship grows slowly throughout the book. ![]() Who is Nathaniel Benson in Fever 1793? How does Nathaniel and Matilda’s relationship grow throughout the book? ![]() Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This means that the Cook Coffeehouse will soon be open for business too – with Eliza and Matilda running the show.This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson. A messenger brings a bag of coffee beans and says that Jasper Blake's warehouse is open for business. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door.After a little prompting from Mother Smith, Eliza accepts. This gives Matilda the opportunity to bring up the plan she's been hatching: she'd like Eliza to become her business partner. Joseph asks Matilda if she's selling the coffeehouse.Later, Mother Smith also mentions that she knows Matilda's Mother will be back soon. At the meal, Mother Smith blesses the food.Eliza suggests a feast of thanksgiving, and everyone is invited: Joseph and the boys, Mother Smith, and Nathaniel.Grandfather would have liked to be in a crowd with his friends, she tells him. Nathaniel tells her not to worry about a headstone, and she agrees. Nathaniel and Matilda begin taking walks.Matilda – gaunt and pale from the fever – is a little resentful. Those who had fled to the country started flowing back into the city all well-fed and bright-eyed.Nathaniel Benson becomes a constant visitor at the coffeehouse.
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