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Mrs. Scott

A housekeeper or matronly figure in the story.

minor

Also known as correct Mrs. Scott

First appearance: part i iv moreland villa

Mrs. Scott shows up with force in The Little Guest and the Apparition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Housekeeper at Moreland Villa; reports ghostly sightings, including a death-light and an apparition on the balcony.
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In The Little Guest and the Apparition: Housekeeper at Moreland Villa; reports ghostly sightings, including a death-light and an apparition on the balcony. Later, in The Night in Moreland Villa: Provides keys and…

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See Mrs. Scott in part i iv moreland villa

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MBMr. BurtonRRRichard RedfieldHMHenry MorelandNONoraEAEleanor ArgyllMSMrs. Scott

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  • Other

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  • Central mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Scott in part i iv moreland villa