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Father

Betsy's deceased father, mentioned in family background.

minor

First appearance: i aunt harriet has a cough

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HEHenryEAElizabeth AnnCACousin AnnCMCousin Molly L…RARalphFAFather

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Putney Farm Family
  • Extended Family and Community
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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