The Secret of the Old Mill · Character
Callie Shaw
A friend of the Hardy boys, often accompanying them on social outings.
minor
Also known as Callie
First appearance: iii the hardy boys at school
Callie Shaw's tie to Frank Hardy is one of the pressures that moves The Secret of the Old Mill—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Worried about her cousin Pollie's loss; tells Frank about the counterfeit fifty-dollar bill.
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With Frank Hardy (romantic): Frank's steady girlfriend, showing mutual affection and support. With Frank Hardy (romantic): Frank's steady girlfriend, showing mutual affection and support. With Frank Hardy (romantic):…
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- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Social and Informant Network
- Protagonist
- Hardy Boys' Allies
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Frank Hardy
romantic · positive
Frank's steady girlfriend, showing mutual affection and support. How this plays out →
- Frank Hardy
romantic · positive
Frank's steady girlfriend, showing mutual affection and support. How this plays out →
- Frank Hardy
romantic · positive
Frank's steady girlfriend, showing mutual affection and support. How this plays out →
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