Diverging Roads · Character
Clark
A business figure whose quiet investigation shadows Bert Kennedy's affairs, while Helen, half-dreaming, learns to sell desert land to oil-field workmen.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Clark
First appearance: diverging roads
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Clark belongs to the world of firms, checks, and rumors that begins closing in on Bert's dealings, and the mere fact of an investigation raises the stakes around Helen's marriage. Meanwhile Helen discovers she can sell…
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- Business and professional contacts
- Protagonist
- Core family and friends
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