Parnassus on Wheels · Character
Mrs. Pratt
A farm wife who buys books from the wagon.
minor
Also known as Ben, Mrs. Ben Pratt, Pratt
First appearance: Chapter VIII: The Pratts and the Road to Woodbridge
Mrs. Pratt shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Beulah Pratt, an excellent cook and hostess, who provides Helen with a hearty supper and lodging for the evening.
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