David Copperfield · Character
Mr. Tiffey
Chief clerk at Spenlow and Jorkins's proctor office.
minor
Also known as old Tiffey, Tiffey, Old Tiffey
First appearance: xxiii i corroborate mr dick and choose a profession
Mr. Tiffey shows up with force in A Dissolution of Partnership. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Old Tiffey participates in the search for Spenlow's will and later informs David of the poor state of Spenlow's finances.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Closing
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