Oil! · Character

Meelie Watkins

A member of the Watkins family, possibly a daughter.

minor

Also known as Meelie, the Watkins, Meelie Watkins

First appearance: oil

Meelie Watkins shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The middle-sized girl who washes the dishes after the meal.

Meelie Watkins first appears in 0001 oil.

In IV: The middle-sized girl who washes the dishes after the meal.

Later, in VII: Brings the news that Excelsior Petroleum has leased the Carter ranch and is going to drill.

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Story tension across the book.

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IV
The middle-sized girl who washes the dishes after the meal.
VII
Brings the news that Excelsior Petroleum has leased the Carter ranch and is going to drill.
V
Has blossomed out with sophistication; bakes for the strikers and shares news about Eli's church and the strike.
VII
Gossips about the strike's horrors with a mix of horror and youthful excitement, sharing news of injured and arrested workers.
VIII
Helps with strike relief and drives supplies to headquarters.
VIII: The War
Happy because a baby is on the way.
IV
Marries a young derrick man to keep him exempt, chatters to Bunny about Ruth.
VI
Happy because expecting a baby.
I
Part of the family excursion, excited about the trip.
Chapter X
Comments that Ruth is setting out to be an old maid due to grieving over Paul.

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