# Mary Higgins — North and South character guide

> Mary Higgins in North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary Higgins, Mary

**First appearance:** 0014-xv-masters-and-men

## Who they are

Nicholas Higgins' younger daughter.

## In the story

### [XIII: Soft Breeze in a Sultry Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/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.

### [Out of Tune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/xl-out-of-tune)

Cares for the Boucher orphans with Margaret's help.

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