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Littimer

Steerforth's smug, manipulative valet.

minor

Also known as the respectable Littimer, the staid Littimer, No Littimer, Mr. Littimer

First appearance: xx steerforth s home

Littimer shows up with force in XXIII: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Seen at the coach departure; Steerforth notes he knows his duties; David feels young in his presence.
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In XXIII: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession: Seen at the coach departure; Steerforth notes he knows his duties; David feels young in his presence. Later, in XLVI: Intelligence: Steerforth's former…

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JSJames SteerforthAWAgnes WickfieldDCDavid Copperfi…BTBetsey TrotwoodMCMr. CreakleLILittimer

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