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Maggie Toole

A female character, possibly a maid or working girl.

minor

Also known as Maggie, Daisy, Miss Daisy

First appearance: lord oakhurst s curse

Maggie Toole shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as Mabel, the judge's daughter, who threatened her father and is engaged to Charlie.

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Maggie Toole first appears in 0000 lord oakhurst s curse.

In Chapter II: Referred to as Mabel, the judge's daughter, who threatened her father and is engaged to Charlie.

Later, in A Years Supply: Susie's mother, Susan, who has a wart on her nose and onion breath.

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Chapter II
Referred to as Mabel, the judge's daughter, who threatened her father and is engaged to Charlie.
A Years Supply
Susie's mother, Susan, who has a wart on her nose and onion breath.
Convinced
Marian, the wise friend who suggests the dramatic recitation test and later interprets the results.
Led Astray
Kathleen O'Malley, the dark-haired 19-year-old daughter of the O'Malley family, engaged to Fergus and distressed by his change.
How She Got in the Swim
Mrs. St. Bibbs (Molly), the wife who decides to attend the ball and becomes the center of attention.
By Courier
The boy acting as courier, described as having a dirty, intelligent face and speaking in a streetwise dialect.
A Harlem Tragedy
Mrs. Fink, who envies her friend's abusive marriage and tries to provoke her own husband into beating her.
One Thousand Dollars
Not present in this chapter.
The Rathskeller and the Rose
Not present in this chapter.
The Coming-Out of Maggie
Plain factory girl who finally catches a fellow, Terry O'Sullivan, but later reveals he is actually Tony Spinelli, an Italian immigrant she disguised to help him fit in.
The Ransom of Mack
Mentioned as 'Miss Rebosa Redd'; the young woman Mack plans to marry, who is actually in love with Eddie Bayles.
The Making of a New Yorker
Not present in this chapter.
A Service of Love
Not present in this chapter; omitted.
Psyche and the Pskyscraper
A 19-year-old candy store worker living in a tiny hall bedroom, courted by Joe and Dabster; she ultimately chooses Joe's humble affection.
An Adjustment of Nature
Not present in this chapter.
The Guilty Party
Referenced as 'Liz' in the chapter; she is the jealous fiancée of Kid Mullaly, drinks whiskey, and threatens violence.
The Day Resurgent
Katy Conlon, Danny's love interest, who invites him to church and wears a hat with green roses.
The Handbook of Hymen
Not present in this chapter.
The Trimmed Lamp
Lou is a laundry ironer earning $18.50 a week, content with her job and her faithful suitor Dan. She encourages Nancy to join the laundry for better pay.
Calloway's Code
Not directly present; the story focuses on the Enterprise staff.
Proof of the Pudding
Not present in this chapter.
The Enchanted Profile
Ida Bates, the main speaker, tells of her experience with the wealthy Maggie Brown and her return to work at the Acropolis.
No Story
Not present in this chapter.
A Poor Rule
Not present in this chapter.
A Fog in Santone
Referred to as 'Miss Rosa'; a young woman who comforts Goodall, kisses him, and encourages him to live.

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