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Anne of Green Gables · Character

Young Mary Joe

The hired girl at the Barry household.

minor

Also known as Young Mary Joe, Mary Joe

First appearance: xviii anne to the rescue

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TDThe DoctorMCMarilla CuthbertMRMrs. Rachel Ly…GPGertie PyeWJWilliam J. BlairYMYoung Mary Joe

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  • Household and medical helpers
  • Avonlea core community
  • Extended Avonlea townsfolk

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