NPPF Bodkin at M&D

[Otto]

Mason & Dixon Chap. 7:

"And they're all Dead," says Ethelmer, "So what's it matter?"
"Cousin." Tenebrae holding a Bodkin in at least an advisory way.
(75.29)

"What happen'd? He liked it so much being dead that He couldn't wait to come
and share it with ev'rybody else?"
(76.4-6)

Bodkin
75; the stilletto pin worn by ladies in their hair
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