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Mrs. Tozer

Leora's mother.

minor

Also known as Mother Tozer

First appearance: I

Mrs. Tozer shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Suggests Martin set up his office in the barn, showing her practical but overbearing nature.
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In I: Suggests Martin set up his office in the barn, showing her practical but overbearing nature. Later, in II: Finds old chairs and a…

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SASandy ArrowsmithMGMrs. GottliebMGMax GottliebMAMartin Arrowsm…BTBert TozerMTMrs. Tozer

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