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From "Proverb Stories" by Alcott, Louisa May
Theodore Snow, Jr.
Polly's mischievous younger brother, known for his blunt honesty.
Core Belief
"Toady believes in the importance of honesty and straightforwardness. He also has a strong sense of loyalty to his family and friends."
Worldview
Toady sees the world in simple terms, with a clear distinction between right and wrong. He is not afraid to speak his mind, regardless of the consequences.
Personality
Toady is cool, saucy, hard-handed, and soft-hearted. He is honest to a fault, often blurting out the truth at inopportune moments, and has a strong aversion to lying.
In Their Own Words
"She isn’t dear! You know we all hate her, and you are more afraid of her than you are of spiders,—so now."
"It’s wicked to fib; you’ve whipped that into me and you can’t rub it out."
"May she? well, that’s jolly now. She was afraid you wouldn’t give her the money; so I’ll tell her it’s all right."
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