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Aunt Silly

An eccentric elderly aunt of Jane's, known for her foolish chatter.

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Also known as Silly, Poor old Silly, poor Silly

First appearance: I

Aunt Silly shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having kennels where the children might be playing with a cocker-spaniel puppy.
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In I: Mentioned as having kennels where the children might be playing with a cocker-spaniel puppy. Later, in II: Mentions missing a puff…

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RORosalieALAlbert LancasterFWFreddy WatersSCStephen CarverBBBarbara BelmontASAunt Silly

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Jane's family and close circle
  • Jane's school and social acquaintances
  • Later social circle additions

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Flora’s admission that she has sold the shop and closed the house, coupled with her confession that she “didn’…

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