Mary, Mary · Character

Mrs. O'Connor

A local woman who appears in the community scenes.

minor

First appearance: vi

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

Mentioned as the employer; described as having a hairy chin, buck teeth, and a solid smile, and being particular about housework.

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In XI: Mentioned as the employer; described as having a hairy chin, buck teeth, and a solid smile, and being particular about housework. Later, in XII: Mentioned critically by Mrs. Makebelieve for her wen, buck teeth,…

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XI
Mentioned as the employer; described as having a hairy chin, buck teeth, and a solid smile, and being particular about housework.
XII
Mentioned critically by Mrs. Makebelieve for her wen, buck teeth, and the matter of the soap.
XVI
Sends a peremptory postcard demanding Mrs. Makebelieve come to work, prompting Mary to go in her place.
XVII
Mary goes to her house for work; the woman who opens the door is not Mrs. O'Connor, as she lacks the described hairy wart and buck teeth.
XVIII
Mary's employer; directs Mary's work, inspects the cleaning, and welcomes her nephew, the big policeman, into the house.
XIX
Mentioned as the mistress Mary works for; Mrs. Cafferty calls her an 'ould devil'.
XXIII
Employer of Mrs. Makebelieve, described as cold-eyed and overbearing.
XXXII
Mrs. Makebelieve returns to work for her, intending to observe her critically.

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