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Miss Cecilia Stubbs

Young lady admired by Waverley before his Scottish journey.

minor

Also known as Miss Cecilia, Miss Stubbs, Cecilia

First appearance: part i vi the adieus of waverley

Miss Cecilia Stubbs shows up with force in Choice of a Profession. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Local beauty who catches Edward's romantic attention during his walks in Waverley-Chase.
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RBRose BradwardineEWEdward WaverleyMCMiss Cecilia Stubbs

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  • Minor and Historical Figures
  • Central Jacobite and Waverley Circle
  • Protagonist

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See Miss Cecilia Stubbs in part i vi the adieus of waverley