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Mrs. Caplin

A local woman and acquaintance of Mrs. Todd.

minor

Also known as Sister Caplin

First appearance: xvii a country road

Mrs. Caplin shows up with force in XVIII: The Bowden Reunion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A friend from the Landing who joins the narrator and Mrs.
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Mrs. Caplin first appears in 0016 xvii a country road.

In XVIII: The Bowden Reunion: A friend from the Landing who joins the narrator and Mrs. Todd, offering commentary on Sant Bowden's character.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Caplin in xvii a country road
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