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Mademoiselle Leblanc

Edmée's devoted and sensible maid.

minor

Also known as Leblanc, Dear Leblanc

First appearance: iii

Mademoiselle Leblanc shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Serves as Edmée's duenna; Bernard overhears her conversation with Edmée, where Edmée defends Bernard's appearance.

Mademoiselle Leblanc first appears in 0006 iii.

In Chapter IX: Serves as Edmée's duenna; Bernard overhears her conversation with Edmée, where Edmée defends Bernard's appearance.

Later, in Chapter XXIII: Denounces Bernard to the police and is pushed aside when he forces his way into Edmée's room.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Chapter IX
Serves as Edmée's duenna; Bernard overhears her conversation with Edmée, where Edmée defends Bernard's appearance.
Chapter XXIII
Denounces Bernard to the police and is pushed aside when he forces his way into Edmée's room.
XXV
Testifies against Bernard, claiming he dishonored Edmée and caused her to break off her engagement.
XXVI
Mademoiselle Leblanc is Edmée's nurse, described as dangerous and zealous, causing pain with untimely remarks.
Chapter XXVIII
Her evidence is used by the president to embarrass Edmée, but Edmée refutes her claims.

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