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Mr. Omer

A friendly Yarmouth undertaker and tailor.

minor

Also known as Omer, I. Mr. Omer

First appearance: vi i enlarge my circle of acquaintance

Mr. Omer shows up with force in A Loss. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Smokes his pipe and discusses the difficulty of asking after the sick in his trade; shares news of Barkis's condition and Em'ly's unsettled state.
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LELittle Em'lyMBMr. BarkisMPMr. PeggottyCPClara PeggottyAWAgnes WickfieldMOMr. Omer

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  • Legal and professional associates
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  • Aftermath
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See Mr. Omer in vi i enlarge my circle of acquaintance