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Mother Jones

An elderly woman who helps care for Bardie.

minor

Also known as mother Jones, Mrs. Jones

First appearance: the maid of sker

Mother Jones shows up with force in Hunger Drives Him A-Fishing. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Neighbor who agrees to look after Bunny while Davy goes fishing.
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Mother Jones first appears in 0001 the maid of sker.

In Hunger Drives Him A-Fishing: Neighbor who agrees to look after Bunny while Davy goes fishing.

Later, in The Fish Are as Hungry as He Is: Mentioned as recipient of a Sunday dinner from Davy's catch.

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BABardiePCParson ChowneWTWatkin ThomasMDMiss DelushyDLDavy LlewellynMJMother Jones

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  • Protagonist

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
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