Uncle Silas · Character
Mother Hubbard
A nursery-rhyme reference used as a nickname.
minor
First appearance: XXXI: Bartram-Haugh
Mother Hubbard shows up with force in XXXI: Bartram-Haugh. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mother Hubbard appears at the door to inform Maud that Uncle Silas is ready to see her.
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- Closing
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