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Endicott Everett Atkins

An older American businessman and friend of Sam's.

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Also known as Mr. Atkins, Atkins, old Atkins

First appearance: i

Endicott Everett Atkins's tie to Sam Dodsworth is one of the pressures that moves Dodsworth—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A portly, dignified American literary critic who resembles Henry James.
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With Sam Dodsworth (professional): A fellow businessman and acquaintance from Sam's professional network, representing the American industrial elite. With Sam Dodsworth (professional): A fellow businessman and…

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RIRoss IrelandPDPrincess Drach…SDSam DodsworthFDFran DodsworthRDRenée de PénableEEEndicott Everett Atk…

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  • Professional
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  • Wider social orbit
  • Protagonist
  • Fran's European circle

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