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Mr. Murray

The squire of Horton Lodge, father of Rosalie and Matilda.

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Also known as Mr. Murray, Mrs. Murray, alias Master Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Master Murray

First appearance: VII: Horton Lodge

Mr. Murray shows up with force in VII: Horton Lodge. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The mother of the Murray children, overly solicitous for her children's comfort but indifferent to Agnes's well-being.
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