When the World Shook · Character
Widow Jenkins
A widow mentioned in Arbuthnot's parish.
minor
First appearance: i arbuthnot describes himself
Widow Jenkins shows up with force in III: Natalie. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a potential source of jealousy for Mrs.
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In III: Natalie: Mentioned as a potential source of jealousy for Mrs. Bastin, though not directly appearing. Later, in IV: Death and Departure: Mentioned as a patient for varicose vein surgery by both Bastin and…
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- Closing
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