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Miss Osborne

A young actress in the same theatrical company as Carrie.

minor

Also known as Little Osborne

First appearance: xxxviii in elf land disporting the grim world without

Miss Osborne shows up with force in XXXIX: Of Lights and of Shadows: The Parting of Worlds. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lola Osborne, the blue-eyed soldier of the golden helmet, becomes Carrie's close friend and companion in neglecting home duties.
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Miss Osborne first appears in 0037 xxxviii in elf land disporting the grim world without.

In XXXIX: Of Lights and of Shadows: The Parting of Worlds: Lola Osborne, the blue-eyed soldier of the golden helmet, becomes Carrie's close friend and companion in neglecting home duties.

Later, in XL: A Public Dissension: A Final Appeal: Miss Osborne accompanies Carrie to apply for a new position after the opera company announces its departure.

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GHGeorge HurstwoodLOLolaCMCaroline MeeberMOMiss Osborne

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Chicago and New York society
  • Protagonist
  • Carrie's early influences

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See Miss Osborne in xxxviii in elf land disporting the grim world without
See Miss Osborne in XXXIX: Of Lights and of Shadows: The Parting of Worlds