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Dorothy Gardner

Roy Gardner's pretty, flirtatious sister.

minor

Also known as Dorothy

First appearance: xxxvi the gardners call

Dorothy Gardner first appears in 0038 xxxvi the gardners call.

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PSPatty SpoffordRGRoy GardnerASAnne ShirleyAGAline GardnerGBGilbert BlytheDGDorothy Gardner

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