diff --git a/wmbiff/wmbiff/wmbiff.c b/wmbiff/wmbiff/wmbiff.c
index e099199..c3ae158 100644
--- a/wmbiff/wmbiff/wmbiff.c
+++ b/wmbiff/wmbiff/wmbiff.c
@@ -882,7 +882,6 @@ static int periodic_mail_check(void)
 	}
 
 	if (NeedRedraw) {
-		NeedRedraw = 0;
 		RedrawWindow();
 	}