Why does William Latham mistake Willy for a boy in the novel, War Comes to Willy Freeman?

Asked by Jill W on 27 Oct 11:36

Last updated by Jill W on 27 Oct 11:37

Answered by Jill W on 27 Oct 11:37

William Latham, who lives in Groton, actually knows Willy but mistakes her for a boy because she's wearing britches and her father's hat.

War Comes to Willy Freeman