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Mrs. Begg

A poor old woman in the community, often mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Begg

First appearance: xvii a country road

Mrs. Begg shows up with force in At the Schoolhouse Window. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deceased neighbor, remembered for her dislike of town life and her three seafaring husbands.
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Mrs. Begg first appears in 0016 xvii a country road.

In At the Schoolhouse Window: The deceased neighbor, remembered for her dislike of town life and her three seafaring husbands.

Later, in Captain Littlepage: Recently deceased; Captain Littlepage speaks of her passing and her standing in the community.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Begg in xvii a country road
See Mrs. Begg in At the Schoolhouse Window