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Dear old Dowson

Elderly butler at the Duke's residence.

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First appearance: i of his malice aforethought

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LMLady Mary WimseyLPLord Peter Wim…MMMr. MurblesCMColonel Marchb…SISir Impey BiggsDODear old Dowson

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