Anne was blonde, Miriam was red-headed, and Dorcas was dark; in each case the coloration was authentic.  They ranged, respectively, from pleasantly plump to deliciously slender.  Their ages spread over fifteen years but it was hard to tell off-hand which was the eldest.  They undoubtedly had last names but Harshaw's household did not bother much with last names.  One of them was rumored to be Harshaw's own granddaughter but opinions varied as to which one it was.