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Mary Higgins

Nicholas Higgins' younger daughter.

minor

Also known as Mary Higgins, Mary

First appearance: xv masters and men

Mary Higgins shows up with force in XIII: Soft Breeze in a Sultry Place. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bessy's younger sister, who tidies the house for Margaret's visit and is the subject of Bessy's concern.
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Mary Higgins first appears in 0014 xv masters and men.

In XIII: Soft Breeze in a Sultry Place: Bessy's younger sister, who tidies the house for Margaret's visit and is the subject of Bessy's concern.

Later, in Out of Tune: Cares for the Boucher orphans with Margaret's help.

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MHMr. HaleNHNicholas HigginsJTJohn ThorntonBHBessy HigginsSJSir John Beres…MHMary Higgins

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  • Background and supporting characters
  • Major characters and family

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

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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