Can Such Things Be? · Character

Jane

A woman who becomes involved in a mysterious event.

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First appearance: a baby tramp

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In Chapter II: Halpin's mother, referred to as Katy; shares a deep, romantic bond with Halpin and has prophetic dreams. Later, in A Vine on a House: Miss Julia Went, Mrs. Harding's sister, lived with the family and was…

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Mysterious Tragedies

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