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From "Glimpses into the Abyss" by Higgs, Mary
Elderly Tramp Woman
A seasoned tramp encountered by Higgs, providing insight into life on the road.
Core Belief
"Survival depends on resourcefulness and a willingness to accept help from others, though trust in authority is misplaced."
Worldview
The world is a harsh and unforgiving place, where one must rely on one's wits and the kindness of strangers to survive.
Personality
Resourceful and resilient, she is accustomed to the hardships of vagrancy and offers practical advice to Higgs. She is also somewhat cynical and distrustful of authority.
In Their Own Words
"She told us of two lodging-houses where single women were taken, but one was 'very rough, and the beds so crowded that heads almost touched heels.'"
"She recommended the other one 'on t'hill' as a respectable lodging-house, suggesting that we could get a married couple's furnished room for sixpence a night."
"She told us this was a very decent lodging-house, and that there were 'nice, clean beds.' We hoped so, and asked the landlady to show us upstairs."
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