Who is Marie Little Soldier from Montana 1948: A Novel and what is their importance? Montana_1948 English & Literature Marie Little Soldier | Montana 1948: A Novel

The woman hired to keep house for the Haydens and to keep an eye on David when he isn't in school, Marie is an Indian who lives at the Hayden house and sleeps in the little room just off the kitchen. She is a cheerful woman and David says that he loves her. It's David who first notices when she becomes ill. Marie is afraid of Frank which is the first clue Wesley has of Frank's illegal actions. It's Marie's testimony that prompts the case against Frank and Marie's death which prompts his arrest.