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Alexander Piper
A young boy in the neighborhood, often mentioned with his mother.
minor
Also known as Alexander, James
First appearance: x the law writer
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- Minor Figures and Background Characters
- Chancery and Mystery Core
- Mrs. Bayham Badger's Marriages
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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