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MaryMary is a neglected child in India whose parents die during a cholera outbreak.First seen in chapter 1
Mr. CravenMr. Craven is Mary's uncle, whose grief and isolation arouse her curiosity during her journey.First seen in chapter 2
Mrs. MedlockMrs. Medlock accompanies Mary toward her uncle's home and warns her about solitude and forbidden rooms.First seen in chapter 2
DickonDickon is Martha's brother, whose stories interest Mary as she begins exploring outdoors.First seen in chapter 4
MarthaMartha helps Mary dress, challenges her dependence on servants, and encourages her to explore outdoors.First seen in chapter 4
ColinColin is Mary's cousin, a sick boy hidden from visitors who fears he will not reach adulthood.First seen in chapter 13
Dr. CravenDr. Craven visits Colin and is surprised by his laughter with Mary.First seen in chapter 14

Chapter 1
A cholera outbreak kills Mary's parents and leaves her forgotten in the nursery.
Chapter 2
Mary travels to England and joins Mrs. Medlock for the journey toward her uncle's home.
Chapter 4
Martha encourages Mary to explore outdoors and tells her about the locked garden.
Chapter 7
The robin draws Mary's attention to disturbed soil, where she finds an old key.
Chapter 8
Wind reveals a door beneath the ivy, and Mary unlocks it with her key.
Chapter 9
Mary discovers living shoots in the garden and happily clears weeds around them.
Chapter 10
Dickon brings gardening supplies, and Mary trusts him with the secret garden.
Chapter 11
Mary and Dickon work together, finding living roses and signs that someone has pruned the garden.
Chapter 12
Mr. Craven allows Mary to postpone lessons, play outdoors, and use unwanted ground for planting.
Chapter 13
Mary follows crying through the house and discovers Colin, her uncle's sick son.
Chapter 14
Mary's visits cheer Colin, whose laughter surprises Dr. Craven and Mrs. Medlock.
Chapter 15
Mary and Dickon discuss Colin's fears and consider bringing him outside without revealing their secret.
Chapter 17
Mary examines Colin's back during his tantrum and reassures him that there is no lump.
Chapter 18
Mary promises Colin a visit from Dickon and reveals that she has entered the secret garden.
Chapter 19
Colin enjoys an open window and meets Dickon with his animals.
Chapter 20
Mary and Dickon take Colin into the garden, where he declares that he will recover.
Chapter 21
Ben Weatherstaff discovers the children, and Colin angrily stands with Dickon's support.
Chapter 22
Colin walks to a tree, and Ben reveals that he has secretly tended the garden.
Chapter 23
Colin practices hopeful thoughts and decides to hide his progress until he can surprise his father.
Chapter 24
The children hide their improving health while Dickon and Mrs. Sowerby provide extra food.
Chapter 25
Mary helps Colin find unused rooms for exercise, and he explains why his mother's portrait now comforts him.
Chapter 26
Colin recognizes that he is well, sings thanks with his companions, and receives comfort from Susan Sowerby.
Chapter 27
Mr. Craven returns, discovers Colin running outside the garden, and walks home beside him.
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