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Old Mr. Bentley

An elderly neighbor of the Cuthberts.

minor

Also known as Old Mr. Bentley, Mr. Bentley

First appearance: i mrs rachel lynde is surprised

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DBDiana BarryMRMrs. Rachel Ly…MCMarilla CuthbertASAnne ShirleyMCMatthew CuthbertOMOld Mr. Bentley

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Avonlea townsfolk
  • Avonlea core community
  • Protagonist

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