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Esther Bayliss

A young girl who boards with Martha Burden.

minor

Also known as little Esther Bayliss

First appearance: IV

Esther Bayliss shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Esther is a classmate who comments on Mary Hastings' French ability and spreads information about Mary's family losing money.
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AMAngela MurrayJMJune Mary Hast…MSMr. ShieldsVMVirginia MurrayEBEsther Bayliss

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Boarding House and Community
  • Protagonist
  • Philadelphia Family and Roots
  • Angela's New York Circle

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  • Closing

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