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Mrs. Jones

A neighbor or landlady in the Hamilton's New York building.

minor

Also known as Jones

First appearance: VII: In New York

Mrs. Jones shows up with force in VII: In New York. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In VII: In New York: Mrs. Jones is the proprietress of the boardinghouse, a 'big yellow woman' with a good-natured manner. She welcomes the Hamiltons and arranges for them to stay, using her kitchen until they decide on a flat.

Later, in An Evening Out: Accompanies the family; reassures Fannie about Thomas's friends; provides jellylike appreciation of the stage.

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BHBerry HamiltonMTMr. ThomasMOMaurice OakleyBDBeachfield DavisJHJoe HamiltonMJMrs. Jones

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  • Other

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  • Oakley circle and victims
  • New York acquaintances and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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See Mrs. Jones in VII: In New York
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