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Belle

Scrooge's former fiancée who left him due to his greed.

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First appearance: Stave II: The First of the Three Spirits

Belle shows up with force in Stave II: The First of the Three Spirits. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Scrooge's former fiancée, who breaks their engagement because of his growing love for gold.
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