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Mrs. O'Callahan

An Irish woman who runs a boarding house.

minor

Also known as O'Callahan

First appearance: i

Mrs. O'Callahan shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Saloon-keeper in North Valley who acts as an intermediary, deducting a dollar and a half from Hal's pay for helping him get the job.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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