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317 2. Brigid by Mary Lavin
317 2. Why does Owen's wife want to have Brigid put away?
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317 2. Why does Owen's wife want to have Brigid put away?
Being mentally challenged was a social stigma at that time in Ireland. It reflected on family genetics which could ruin the prospects of marriage of non-challenged children.