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Maria Pigeon

A young woman, possibly a servant.

minor

Also known as Pigeon, Minnie

First appearance: I: The Pastor's Progress

Maria Pigeon shows up with force in I: The Pastor's Progress. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a rival whose father, a substantial grocer, was considered a more desirable son-in-law than a poor minister.
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In I: The Pastor's Progress: Mentioned as a rival whose father, a substantial grocer, was considered a more desirable son-in-law than a…

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MBMiss BeechamHEHeneryMBMrs. BrownRMReginald MayJOJohnnieMPMaria Pigeon

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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