# Mary — The Able McLaughlins character guide

> Mary in The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary

**First appearance:** 0014-xv

## Who they are

A female character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

## In the story

### [The Homecoming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/i)

The oldest child, a teacher, who first identifies the soldier's blue uniform.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/v)

Wully's sister, heard laughing in the kitchen while Chirstie sobs, highlighting the contrast between safety and ruin.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/xiv)

Wully's sister, working at the McNairs' and being made a blue silk dress by Barbara for her upcoming marriage to a Yankee minister.

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