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Miss Carruthers

A lively and outspoken young woman among the villa guests.

minor

Also known as Evviva Miss Carruthers

First appearance: part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

Miss Carruthers shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The energetic, snobbish landlady who runs the boardinghouse with a firm hand and a sharp tongue.
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See Miss Carruthers in part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Miss Carruthers in part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s