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Mr. Osgood

A friend of the Harlowe family.

minor

Also known as Mr. Osgood, Osgood

First appearance: clarissa

Mr. Osgood shows up with force in Letter 141: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Mrs. Hervey. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His house near Soho-square is given as the address for replies.
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LBLady Betty Law…DHDolly HerveyJBJohn BelfordRLRobert LovelaceMHMrs. HarloweMOMr. Osgood

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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