# Jane — Can Such Things Be? character guide

> Jane in Can Such Things Be? by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0024-a-baby-tramp

## Who they are

A woman who becomes involved in a mysterious event.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_such_things_be_se/chapters/ii)

Halpin's mother, referred to as Katy; shares a deep, romantic bond with Halpin and has prophetic dreams.

### [A Vine on a House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_such_things_be_se/chapters/a-vine-on-a-house)

Miss Julia Went, Mrs. Harding's sister, lived with the family and was viewed with suspicion by neighbors.

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