The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
Mrs. Abigail
Servant to Lady Bellaston who assists in her schemes.
minor
Also known as Abigail
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
Mrs. Abigail shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The haughty waiting-woman who demands fine treatment, insults the inn staff, and reveals knowledge of the Allworthy family.
Mrs. Abigail first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.
In IV: The haughty waiting-woman who demands fine treatment, insults the inn staff, and reveals knowledge of the Allworthy family.
Later, in VI: The landlady who discovers her maid Grace with the Merry-Andrew, beats her, and rails against the puppet show, blaming it for corrupting servants.
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- Servants and accomplices
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