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Major Gordon

Flora's father and a military officer.

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Also known as Major

First appearance: xi samuel brown

Major Gordon shows up with force in II: The Captain. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Returns from abroad after learning of Captain Brown's death, reconciles with and marries Miss Jessie.
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FGFlora GordonMMMiss Matty Jen…MSMary SmithMDMiss Deborah J…MJMrs. JamiesonMGMajor Gordon

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  • Other

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  • Servants and social figures
  • Extended community and visitors
  • Jenkyns family and associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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