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The Missing Chums · Character

Laura Hardy

The boys' mother, also known as Mrs. Hardy.

minor

Also known as Laura, Laura Hardy

First appearance: i the three strangers

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JHJoe HardyAGAunt GertrudeFHFrank HardyPEPeteBTBaldy TurkLHLaura Hardy

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See Laura Hardy in i the three strangers