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Signor Millo

A gentleman named Millo, possibly a local authority or neighbor.

minor

Also known as Millo

First appearance: book i

Signor Millo shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The manager of the Doric who believes in perfection and demands that staff suppress personal feelings, though he sometimes helps dismissed employees with money.

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Closing

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III
The manager of the Doric who believes in perfection and demands that staff suppress personal feelings, though he sometimes helps dismissed employees with money.
IV
Referred to as the Lord of the Doric; Gian-Luca quotes his methods to Teresa.
V
Addresses department heads like a field-marshal, outlining plans to sustain the Doric through wartime shortages.
IV
Millo is mentioned as likely keeping Giovanni's place open at the Doric.
V
Tired and worried by the war; promotes Gian-Luca but is puzzled by his cold ambition.
VI
Prefers to stand alone, mistrustful of others' abilities; Gian-Luca is responsible for dish standards under him.
VIII
Mentioned as 'Millo' in Gian-Luca's thoughts about securing his job at the Doric.
IV
Foresees the dancing craze and arranges nightly dancing at the Doric, directing his band to play louder during air raids.
V
Manager of the Doric, grants Gian-Luca permission to serve Doria.

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