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Jill Ker Conway

This person got over her shyness after working at a medical office.

Conway's Mother

This person was a feminist who struggled with living in the country.

Conway's Father

This person died in a car accident that was a suspected suicide.

Robert Ker

This person died in a car accident shortly after his twenty-first birthday.

Barry Ker

This person ended his relationship with his mother after she insulted his wife.

Coorain Farmworkers

These people were hired during periods of economic upswing.

Conway's Abbotsleigh Friends

These people became the only substantial support group in the book.

Conway's University Friends

These people were known for their left-wing political beliefs.

Conway's University Colleagues

These people's loose sexual mores make others uncomfortable.

Peter Stone

This person ends his romantic relationship because he is jealous.

Alec Merton

This person ends his romantic relationship because he wants something different from his life...

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