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Jane Haizelip works for the Melvyns at Possum Gully until they can no longer afford to employ her. She hates Possum Gully as much as Sybylla, and she is openly disdainful of the place and its people. She specifically dislikes James Blackshaw, who makes constant romantic advances on her despite her lack of interest. The parallel between her relationship with Blackshaw and Sybylla’s future relationship with Frank Hawden suggests a solidarity between women of different social classes.
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Jane Haizelip Character Timeline in My Brilliant Career
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Chapter 3: A Lifeless Life
...effort to befriend the Melvyns. He also has a romantic interest in the Melvyn’s servant, Jane Haizelip. Jane dislikes Possum Gully, and she dislikes Mr. Blackshaw even more. She argues with...
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Chapter 4: A Career Which Soon Careered To An End
Though Sybylla, Mrs. Melvyn, and Jane find Possum Gully boring, Mr. Melvyn is enjoying himself in the stock-dealing business. He travels...
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Chapter 8: Possum Gully Left Behind. Hurrah! Hurrah!
...employee who reveals himself to be Billy Haizelip, the brother of the Melvyn’s former servant Jane. Sybylla promises to give her father Billy’s regards, and then she leaves with Mr. Hawden.
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