The Maid of Sker · Character
Nanette
A nursemaid to Bardie.
minor
Also known as Nanny Gotobed, that Nanette
First appearance: the maid of sker
Nanette shows up with force in The Polite Ferryman. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A pretty French maid who accompanies the young lady and calls Davy a coachman.
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In The Polite Ferryman: A pretty French maid who accompanies the young lady and calls Davy a coachman. Later, in Notice to Quit: Briefly mentioned as having hopes of marrying Davy, but she refuses to board his boat,…
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