Stream of consciousness rationale: The relevant information is: Published in 1897, the story follows Mrs. Sommers who prefers spending a windfall on herself, rather than on her children
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Q: "A Pair of Silk Stockings" is a short story written by Kate Chopin. Published in 1897, the story follows Mrs. Sommers who prefers spending a windfall on herself, rather than on her children

Answer this question based on the passage: when was a pair of silk stockings written?
A: 1897