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Roscoe Geake

A pompous scientist at the McGurk Institute.

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Also known as Dr. Roscoe Geake, Geake

First appearance: I

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In I: Dr. Roscoe Geake, professor of otolaryngology, is a peddler-like figure whom Martin detests for his commercial approach to medicine. Later, in II: Delivers a final address to the medical school upon leaving his…

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