# Mother Jones — The Maid of Sker character guide

> Mother Jones in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** mother Jones, Mrs. Jones

**First appearance:** 0001-the-maid-of-sker

## Who they are

An elderly woman who helps care for Bardie.

## In the story

### [Hunger Drives Him A-Fishing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/ii-hunger-drives-him-a-fishing)

Neighbor who agrees to look after Bunny while Davy goes fishing.

### [The Fish Are as Hungry as He Is](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/iii-the-fish-are-as-hungry-as-he-is)

Mentioned as recipient of a Sunday dinner from Davy's catch.

### [Boat Versus Bardie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/vii-boat-versus-bardie)

Joins Davy and Bunny for Sunday dinner.

### [XVI: Truth Lies Sometimes in a Well](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xvi-truth-lies-sometimes-in-a-well)

Mother Jones is briefly mentioned as a person Davy considers sending Bunny to.

### [For a Little Change of Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xvii-for-a-little-change-of-air)

Mentioned as a possible scribe for women's matters, though she cannot spell.

### [Confidential Intercourse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xx-confidential-intercourse)

Visits Davy, reacts to the doll Patty Green, and helps dress it.

### [The Little Maid, and the Midshipman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlii-the-little-maid-and-the-midshipman)

Her children are among the village children who play on the beach.

### [Beating Up for the Navy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/liii-beating-up-for-the-navy)

Visits Davy aboard the Sealark off Porthcawl with her children.

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