# Mabel — Diverging Roads character guide

> Mabel in Diverging Roads by Rose Wilder Lane.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor little Mabel

**First appearance:** 0001-diverging-roads

## Who they are

A minor female character, possibly a child.

## In the story

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

Helen's sister, complains about the dishes and the frost; Helen feels compassion for her.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/xvi)

Helen's sister who is marrying Bob Mason; Helen sends her a rose lunch cloth and a check.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/xviii)

Helen thinks of inviting Mabel and her baby for a visit.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/xix)

Mabel is mentioned as living with Helen's mother, along with the baby.

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