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Mr. Johnson

A polite shopkeeper in Cranford.

minor

Also known as the civil Mr. Johnson, Johnson

First appearance: i our society

Mr. Johnson shows up with force in XIII: Stopped Payment. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The shopman who refuses the Town and County Bank note, citing a warning received that morning.
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MPMr. Peter Jenk…MMMiss Matty Jen…MSMary SmithTHThomas HolbrookMDMr. DobsonMJMr. Johnson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Tradesmen and former suitors
  • Jenkyns family and associates
  • Protagonist

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

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