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Mrs. Royall

Lawyer Royall's deceased wife, mentioned in passing as part of his past.

minor

First appearance: i

Mrs. Royall shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deceased; Charity recalls her as sad, timid, and weak.
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AHAlly HawesLHLiff HyattOFOrma FryOVOld Verena MarshCRCharity RoyallMRMrs. Royall

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Town and mountain background
  • Charity's social circle
  • Mountain and moral figures
  • Protagonist

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