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Doña Isidora

Woman of standing in the local community.

minor

Also known as Isidora

First appearance: xiv maids of fancy maids of y

Doña Isidora shows up with force in II: Peasant Homes and Hearts. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gives Richard a letter of recommendation to get him away from Montevideo and keep Paquíta to herself.
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Doña Isidora first appears in 0015 xiv maids of fancy maids of y.

In II: Peasant Homes and Hearts: Gives Richard a letter of recommendation to get him away from Montevideo and keep Paquíta to herself.

Later, in X: Matters Relating to the Republic: The Juez's wife; flirts with Richard and agrees to give him the key to the stocks.

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