Lassie Birnie
The wife of Bob Birnie and mother of Buddy and Dulcie, a woman of strength and refinement in a rough environment.
Core Belief
"Education and refinement are essential, even in the wilderness. Kindness and understanding are the best approaches to dealing with others."
Worldview
Lassie sees the world as a place where beauty and culture can and should coexist with the harsh realities of frontier life. She believes in the power of love and family to overcome adversity.
Personality
Lassie is a refined and strong woman, devoted to her family and determined to maintain a sense of civility in the harshness of the West. She is intelligent and adaptable, finding ways to educate her children and maintain a sense of normalcy despite the challenges of trail life.
In Their Own Words
"Call your master, Ezra. Don't beat the poor brute. He can't go any farther and carry the yoke, much less pull the wagon."
"Robert, if we had another wagon, I could drive it and make the load less for these four oxen. A lighter wagon, perhaps with one team of strong horses, or even with a yoke of oxen, I could drive well enough, and relieve these poor brutes."
"Buddy! Drop that snake instantly!"
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