A Long Way from Chicago
Character
Grandma Dowdel
- Is fiercely independent and a hard worker.
- Makes her grandchildren do chores
- Through her actions not outright affection, but she lets them know she loves them.
- Is not above blackmail to get what she wants or to have justice served.
- "The Mouse in the Milk - 1930." The Cowgill boys are tormenting the town by blowing up Grandma's mailbox or Effie Wilcox's privy.
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