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Mr. Mennell

A captain who assists Lovelace.

minor

Also known as Mr. Mennell, Mennell, Captain Mennell

First appearance: clarissa

Mr. Mennell shows up with force in Letter 203: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Refuses to continue the deception regarding Mrs.
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In Letter 203: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.: Refuses to continue the deception regarding Mrs. Fretchville's house, citing…

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AHAnna HoweMBMr. BrandMDMr. DolemanPHPolly HortonMHMrs. HarloweMMMr. Mennell

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