# Keepsie — Scarlet Sister Mary character guide

> Keepsie in Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

A local man with a minor role in village life.

## In the story

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xviii)

A shoulder-high boy who lost a leg in a hay-press accident; he is brave and now attends the new free school despite Mary's misgivings.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xix)

Mary wants to get Keepsie light crutches so he can go to school joyfully.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xxii)

Mentioned as the one Maum Hannah plans to ask to pour tea on the ground for earthworms.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xxiv)

Also questioned about the baby; denies responsibility.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xxvi)

Keepsie assists with household tasks after Mary's emotional collapse.

### [The Death of Unex](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xxx)

Hops about on one leg, holds Mary's hand, and shows fear during the mourning.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xxxi)

Mentioned as one of Mary's children; his stripe is the deepest in the vision.

## Links

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