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Mr. Bideawhile

A London solicitor for the Gresham family.

minor

Also known as Bideawhile

First appearance: Law Business in London

Mr. Bideawhile shows up with force in Law Business in London. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mr. Bideawhile first appears in 0044 xlv law business in london.

In Law Business in London: Mr. Bideawhile is the family lawyer who engages Frank in a rambling conversation about wine, travel, and old times before Frank can discuss the mortgage.

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MYMr. Yates Umbl…OMOld Mr. Thorne…MSMr. SnilamMGMr. GreysonFGFrank GreshamMBMr. Bideawhile

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  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
  • Greshamsbury Family and Associates
  • Protagonist

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