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Coavinses

A debt collector who arrests Skimpole; his children later appear.

minor

Also known as The Coavinses, little Coavinses

First appearance: vi quite at home

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HSHarold SkimpoleGRGridleyMJMr. JarndyceMSMr. SnagsbyRCRichard CarstoneCOCoavinses

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Figures and Background Characters
  • Jarndyce's Circle and Allies
  • Chancery and Mystery Core

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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