The Purple Land · Character
Anita
Young girl in distress whom Richard tries to help.
minor
Also known as Poor little Anita, poor Anita, little Anita
First appearance: When the Trumpet Calls to Battle
Anita shows up with force in XIV: Maids of Fancy: Maids of Yí. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Orphan child, terrified by the war excitement; clings to Alday's wife, then hides; later shows Richard her doll made from a sheep's forefoot.
Anita first appears in 0016 xv when the trumpet calls to battle.
In XIV: Maids of Fancy: Maids of Yí: Orphan child, terrified by the war excitement; clings to Alday's wife, then hides; later shows Richard her doll made from a sheep's forefoot.
Later, in When the Trumpet Calls to Battle: Little girl kissed by Lamb, causing amusement.
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See Anita in When the Trumpet Calls to Battle