My Ántonia · Character

Young Harry Paine

A young man from Black Hawk who is involved in a scandal with a hired girl.

minor

First appearance: vii

Young Harry Paine shows up with force in X. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Attempts to kiss Ántonia on the back porch, leading to a slap and the crisis with Mr.

Young Harry Paine first appears in 0031 vii.

In X: Attempts to kiss Ántonia on the back porch, leading to a slap and the crisis with Mr. Harling.

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