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Bettie Lovat

Daughter of Mrs. Lovat, a young woman in the village.

minor

Also known as Bettie

First appearance: xiii

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lawford household and associates
  • Village community and minor characters

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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