A wealthy, widowed Jewish schoolteacher who hires Hoke as her chauffeur after an accident makes her an insurance risk. Over decades, she evolves from prejudiced and resistant to deeply dependent on and affectionate toward him, eventually developing dementia.
Daisy relies on Idella for domestic management until Idella's death in 1963.
Daisy is the primary employer who initially resists but eventually relies on Hoke's driving services.
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