Since she didn't react to any of their past letter, the board of Aldermen of the town send an appointment to the home of Miss Emily Grierson in light of the fact that they need her to pay charges. She doesn't pay any charges on her home and property and they believe that she should. In a past age (in 1894), the leader of the town had said that Miss Emily would not have to pay any. She told them bluntly that she was exempted from taxes and her servant saw them.
