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Frony

Dilsey's daughter and Luster's mother.

minor

First appearance: april seventh 1928

Frony shows up with force in April Eighth, 1928. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Frony accompanies Dilsey and Benjy to church and comments on the visiting preacher's origins.
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