Short Fiction · Character
Mary Burton
A woman with a minor role, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
minor
Also known as Mary, Miss Burton
First appearance: ii
Mary Burton's tie to Frank Varley is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Devotedly nurses Frank and accepts his marriage proposal despite his lack of love.
Mary Burton first appears in 0002 ii.
With Frank Varley (romantic): A tender and devoted romantic relationship, with Frank deeply in love with Mary. With Frank Varley (romantic): A tender and devoted romantic relationship, with Frank deeply in love with Mary. With Frank Varley (romantic): A tender and devoted romantic relationship, with Frank deeply in love with Mary.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Central mystery circle
- French and family ties
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Frank Varley
romantic · positive
A tender and devoted romantic relationship, with Frank deeply in love with Mary. How this plays out →
- Frank Varley
romantic · positive
A tender and devoted romantic relationship, with Frank deeply in love with Mary. How this plays out →
- Frank Varley
romantic · positive
A tender and devoted romantic relationship, with Frank deeply in love with Mary. How this plays out →
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See Mary Burton in ii