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Margaret Torrence

A friend and confidante of the main female character.

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Also known as Margaret

First appearance: bernice bobs her hair

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A thirteen-year-old girl who, with Imogene and Connie, parodies a song in the alley and later joins the group at the Whartons' yard.
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In I: A thirteen-year-old girl who, with Imogene and Connie, parodies a song in the alley and later joins the group at the Whartons' yard. Later, in II: Basil's former dancing school partner, who returns his ring and…

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