Short Fiction · Character
Mrs. Garner
Joe Garner's wife in Up in Michigan.
minor
First appearance: up in michigan
Mrs. Garner shows up with force in Ten Indians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Joe's wife; disapproves of the teasing about Indian girls and invites Nick to stay for supper.
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- Aftermath
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