Ethan Frome

How did Mattie Silver end up in Starkfield? What is her family background?

explain how she got there or why she was there and give some information on her family background

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Zeena's cousin. An orphan and a pauper, Mattie came to the Frome farm to be Zeena's help. She also has nowhere else to go. With her sweet disposition, charm, and beauty, she brings life back into the Frome farm. Ethan falls in love with her, but he does not know if the feelings are reciprocated.

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