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The story revolves around a man named Ralph and his peculiar situation. Ralph, a sensible and straightforward individual, finds himself married to a woman named Mrs. Null, who mysteriously disappears shortly after their marriage. Despite her absence, Ralph navigates various societal expectations and complications related to being married to an absent wife.Stockton's novel employs humor and irony to critique societal attitudes and traditional expectations surrounding marriage and relationships. Through Ralph's experiences and interactions, the book humorously explores the challenges and absurdities of conventional married life and societal norms prevalent during the late 19th century."The Late Mrs. Null" is celebrated for Stockton's witty and satirical style, offering readers a lighthearted and amusing take on marriage and societal expectations in the late 1800s.