# Miss Parrot — Years of Grace character guide

> Miss Parrot in Years of Grace by Margaret Ayer Barnes.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

The family's gossipy and nosy neighbor.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/years_of_grace_se/chapters/iii)

The nurse; Stephen asks Jane to persuade her to use the back stairs.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/years_of_grace_se/chapters/i)

The children's governess, responsible for them during Jane's absence.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/years_of_grace_se/chapters/ii)

The children's nurse, charmed by Jimmy, and agrees to play parcheesi with the children.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/years_of_grace_se/chapters/i)

Heart nurse for little Steve, about to leave; Jane resents her watchful presence and possible knowledge of past events.

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