First Person Survey for: Mary Little

Name Given at Birth:  Marion Little

Nicknames: Mary; I was named after the beautiful Maid Marion

Hometown or where you were born: I know not

Current Residence: Sherwood Forest

Age:  I believe I have eight summers

Class:  Lowest

What do you do, your main function in life/society: We help Robin Hood take things from the rich people and we give them to the poor people

Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I splash in the pond with my brothers and sisters

Do you make fun of people: Only William, and only when he's poking fun at us

Favorite Color: Red, because Maid Marion's hair is red. I was named after Maid Marion. Did I tell you that?

Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: Yes, we steal. But it's a bigger crime that poor people go hungry!

Closest friends/How did you meet: I like my sisters, but I have a secret friend, Sarah. She lives in Canterbury, and she visits me in the forest often. No one can see her but me. And Maid Marion. She's my friend. I was named after her, you know.

One Pillow or two: I don't have any pillows. I use sister's arms or legs as pillows.

Pets: I like that white stag, because Maid Marion said he was beautiful, and we shouldn't kill him. I like the birds, too. But they aren't pets, I just like them.

Favorite Type of Music: I like it when everyone sings around the fire. One of the men used to have a lute and I enjoyed it when he played it.

Hobbies/Pastimes: Play near the pond with my sisters

Personal Hygiene: When we splash in the pond, most of the dirt washes off of me.

Favorite Food: I like rabbit stew!

Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My father is John Little, and my mum is Fannie Little, and I love them.

If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My parents are not dead, and they won't be, soon.

Favorite place to relax: Behind a big tree, in the shade

Favorite Holy Day / Why: Christmas, because we're allowed some of the things that we usually give to others, we get to keep. Not much, just some.

Favorite Drink: Just water.

What's your bedtime: Right after dinner. But I stay awake for a while and listen to the forest. It sounds lovely.

What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: I have shoes that cover my feet well that mum made from old scraps of leather.

Are you married or single: I'm single! I am only eight!

Do you have a family / who are they: I have brothers and sisters, and father and mother. Some brothers do not live here in the forest with us.

Favorite Entertainment: I play with my sisters. We see who can run the fastest.

Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I like to take our bowls to the stream and clean them out

Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Gathering firewood. The wood pokes me.

Favorite Sport: Archery. I like to watch Robin Hood

Most Humiliating Moment: One day, a hard wind blew my chemise up and my bloomers showed!

Proudest Moment: When I got to give money to the poor

Craziest Person or silliest you know: My sister Lucy is crazy.

What do you look for in the opposite sex: I know not. They should be strong, like my father.

In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" John Little

Favorite Sport to watch: Archery. I like to watch Robin Hood

Do you remember your first kiss: My father kisses my forehead oft. Does that count?

Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: I talk to my sisters and Sarah all the time.

Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: I like to sit in the shade and drink a cup of water.

Have you ever been overseas: Nay. What are seas?

Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone:  Dirt and wood

What is your bed made of:  Sisters.

How many people sleep in your bed: eight, when William doesn't sleep outside.

1. I was named after Maid Marion

2. I am eight, but I am growing fast! I am almost as tall as Hazel and Abigail and Katherine!

3. My favorite color is red; it is the color of Maid Marion's hair

4. I am glad mum is having a baby. I don't like being 'the baby'.

5. I like anything Maid Marion likes.

6. I like seeing horses.

7. William makes me angry, but I love him. Do not tell him that.

8. I enjoy lute music

9. I think it's good to take things from those who do not need them, and give them to those that do.

10. I am sweet and kind