New Character:
Mrs. Bertha Flowers: “the aristocrat of Black Stamps” and “the lady who threw me my first life line”
Summary
Marguerite sops around the house “like an old biscuit” until she is thrown a life line by Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Flowers asks Marguerite to carry her groceries home. Margaret is thrilled that she has been asked to go and changes her clothes before they leave. When Mrs. Flowers comments on how professionally sewn the dress is, Mrs. Henderson makes Marguerite remove it so that Mrs. Flowers can see the seams. Marguerite is...
Source: MAXnotes to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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