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Mary Fielding

A young woman courted by Theodore Burton.

minor

Also known as Mary

First appearance: xxviii what cecilia burton did for her sister in law

Mary Fielding shows up with force in Harry Clavering Chooses His Profession. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Expresses doubt about Harry's choice, believing the clerical life is superior.
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In Harry Clavering Chooses His Profession: Expresses doubt about Harry's choice, believing the clerical life is superior. Later, in The Rev. Samuel Saul: Defends Mr. Saul's proposal as reasonable; compares his…

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SHSir Hugh Clave…LOLord OngarHCHarry ClaveringFCFanny ClaveringEFEdward FieldingMFMary Fielding

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  • Other

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  • Fielding family circle
  • Central family and friends
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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