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Ruth Hall

This character, who is the protagonist of the story, becomes a writer.

Mrs. Hall

This character wears a cap with strings that flutter when he/she is angry or upset.

Harry Hall

This character has a good job at a counting house and dies of typhoid fever.

Katy Hall

This character is a quiet and thoughtful child with brown, curly hair.

Nettie Hall

This character is a daring, independent, and playful child who resembles his/her mother.

Daisy Hall

This character dies in childhood from the croup.

Dr. Hall

This character often wears a cheap, red wig.

Mr. Ellet

This character brags about the need to help the poor while his/her own child is living in poverty.

Mrs. Ellet

This character died when the protagonist was a child.

Hyacinth Ellet

This character is the protagonist's brother.

Betty

This character is a lazy cook.

Mrs. Jiff

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