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Peggy O'Dowd

Major O'Dowd's formidable mother who disapproves of his marriage and military life.

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Also known as Peggy, old O'Dowd, that odious Peggy Malony

First appearance: liv sunday after the battle

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LJLady Jane Craw…GOGeorge OsborneMSMrs. SedleyASAmelia SedleyGOGlorvina O'DowdPOPeggy O'Dowd

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  • Minor characters and servants
  • Social climbers and soldiers
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