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Mrs. Ogden Fitzhugh

A society woman who appears briefly.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Fitzhugh

First appearance: i i take a country house

Mrs. Ogden Fitzhugh shows up with force in XIII: Louise. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Calls Rachel to inquire about Louise's whereabouts, reads the telegram about Paul Armstrong's death, and is told Louise is with Rachel.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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