Arrowsmith · Character
William T. Smith
A fellow researcher at the McGurk Institute.
minor
Also known as Dr. William T. Smith, Billy Smith, Dr. Billy Smith
First appearance: i
William T. Smith shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In VIII: Dr. Billy Smith works on poison gas for the war effort. Later, in Chapter II: Briefly encounters Martin in the corridor, noting…
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