The Maid of Sker · Character

Moxy Thomas

A kindly, low-spirited Welshwoman who once swore a young sailor to herself and now takes a castaway child to her breast without a moment's hesitation.

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Also known as Moxy, Poor Moxy, darling Moxy

First appearance: the maid of sker

As a supporting figure in The Maid of Sker, Moxy Thomas is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Davy's former sweetheart, now wife of Evan Thomas, welcomes Davy and Bardie, provides food and care.

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Moxy Thomas keeps a house frayed with cobwebs and corners a navy man would be rope-ended for, yet she is shaped by nature for a thoroughly good and lively woman, and her slow step and sharp Welsh challenge at the latch give way at once to tenderness. She snatches the sea-child from Davy's arms, guesses its origin, and talks full gallop while feeding it bread and butter by the fire. Her warmth makes the Thomas household the child's first real home, and her old understanding with Davy gives their shared care of Bardie its quiet emotional weight.

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Finds a Home of Some Sort
Davy's former sweetheart, now wife of Evan Thomas, welcomes Davy and Bardie, provides food and care.
Boat Versus Bardie
Mentioned in relation to Evan Thomas; Davy insists his relationship with her was harmless.
VIII: Children Will Be Children
Implied to have placed Bardie in Watkin's bed due to her husband's illness.
XI: A Wrecker Wrecked
Kindly cares for the children, putting them to bed after they are wet.
How to Sell Fish
Davy's ancient sweetheart, whose memory troubles him as he goes about his business.
Confidential Intercourse
Comes to fetch Bardie back to Sker; Davy reluctantly lets Bardie go with her.
Sound Investments
Intervenes in Davy's visit, expresses concern over Evan's broken spirit, and manages the household.
Triple Education
Runs the farm at Sker with Watkin; she loves Bardie dearly and reluctantly lets her go for education.
Beating Up for the Navy
Visits Davy aboard the Sealark off Porthcawl.
In a Rocky Bower
Briefly mentioned as approaching, interrupting Rodney and Bardie's moment.
LXV: So Does Poor Old Davy
Provides Bardie's jemmyset from the old oak chest at Sker.

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