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Betty Seagrim

Sister of Molly Seagrim, involved in a fight with her.

minor

Also known as Betty, little Betsy, Betsy

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Betty Seagrim shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides the hint that Will Barnes, not Tom, was Molly's first seducer, driven by envy and her own history with Barnes.
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Betty Seagrim first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

In VI: Provides the hint that Will Barnes, not Tom, was Molly's first seducer, driven by envy and her own history with Barnes.

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SGSir George Gre…SASquire AllworthyOEOld EchepoleJOJack OstlerCHColonel HampstedBSBetty Seagrim

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  • Village love triangle
  • Central plot characters
  • Minor and background figures
  • London gentleman acquaintances

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