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Mr. Smith

The owner of the store where Anne buys hair dye.

minor

Also known as Mr. Smith

First appearance: xxvii vanity and vexation of spirit

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MCMarilla CuthbertASAnne ShirleyMRMrs. Rachel Ly…MCMatthew CuthbertOMOld Mr. BentleyMSMr. Smith

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  • Extended Avonlea townsfolk
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  • Protagonist

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