What example from a visit of charity slows down he pacing of the story?

In the short story "A Visit of Charity" by Eudora Welty, the example of the elderly women playing cards and their slow, deliberate movements as they interact with Marian serves to slow down the pacing of the story. This scene emphasizes the monotony and routine of life in the nursing home, adding depth to Marian's experience and highlighting the contrast with her own youthful energy and impatience.