Gladys Hatcher | |
Fictional Character by Laura Frankos | |
"A Beak for Trends" Set in OTL | |
Type of Appearance: | Posthumous references |
Nationality: | United States |
Date of Birth: | 20th century |
Date of Death: | 1990 |
Cause of Death: | Natural causes |
Relatives: | Benjamin Hatcher Linda Hatcher Cindy Ledbetter (grandchildren) |
Gladys Hatcher was the first owner of Ptolemy III the scarlet macaw. She raised him in Boston. When he was young, Gladys taught Ptolemy to read using the same flashcards her first-graders used, so he could both talk and read. Ptolemy enjoyed reading the newspaper lining his cage. While he didn't have the knowledge or experience to understand the news section, he did enjoy the sports and financial sections. His understanding of financial trends was such that Gladys started following his advice, establishing a healthy portfolio and wealth as a result. Ptolemy was fussy, preferring a regular, stable schedule.[1]
Before she died in 1990, Gladys made arrangements for Ptolemy in her will. She divided her estate into quarters. Her adult grandchildren, Benjamin, his sister Linda, and their cousin Cindy Ledbetter would each get a third, and the fourth quarter would be placed in a trust to provide for Ptolemy until he died.[2]
In the end, Ptolemy only outlived Gladys by about a year and a half.[3]
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