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Mrs. Denny

James Denny's wife, a minor character.

minor

Also known as the wretched Mrs. Denny

First appearance: In Which He Takes Tea at the Carlton and Is Surprised

Mrs. Denny shows up with force in In Which He Takes Tea at the Carlton and Is Surprised. The page is where that presence becomes real.

James Denny's wife, who is suspicious of the letters and the talk of crime, but is praised by Drummond for her cooking.
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Mrs. Denny first appears in 0001 i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised.

In In Which He Takes Tea at the Carlton and Is Surprised: James Denny's wife, who is suspicious of the letters and the talk of crime, but is praised by Drummond for her cooking.

Later, in I: James Denny's wife, who disapproves of the advertisement's reference to crime and warns her husband.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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