Understood Betsy · Character
Cousin James Lathrop
A relative mentioned in the family network.
minor
Also known as thereвАЩs James, Cousin James LathropвАЩs
First appearance: Aunt Harriet Has a Cough
Cousin James Lathrop shows up with force in Aunt Harriet Has a Cough. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cousin Molly's husband, who is tasked with escorting Elizabeth Ann partway to the Putney farm.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Community
- Putney Farm Family
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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