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Mr. John Crofter

A man who appears to be a friend but may have ulterior motives.

minor

Also known as John, Crofter

First appearance: i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised

Mr. John Crofter shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An extremist MP; enraged by the ledger's characterization and knocked down by Drummond.
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See Mr. John Crofter in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised

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CHCaptain Hugh D…CPCarl PetersonVNVallance NestorMDMr. DitchlingTJTed JerninghamMJMr. John Crofter

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See Mr. John Crofter in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised
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