Hazel Rod

The hazel rod is what Peggy's father uses to beat her with if he feels she is lying.

Chicken Coop

The chicken coop is where Peggy's family keeps the egg-laying chickens and where the reader learns that Peggy is afraid of one of the chickens named Bloody Mary.

Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary is a very mean hen that hates everyone and destroys her own eggs as well. Little Peggy is scared of her with good reason and says Mary's heartfire is strong and mean and it is unusual for an animal to have such a strong heartfire.

Bugy

Bugy is Peggy's straw poppet that she carries around with her, and occasionally she pretends Bugy can speak. Peggy uses the doll to convey thoughts and actions that she is too afraid to voice or perform.

Wagon

The wagon is the only thing the Miller's have left after...