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Young Tom Allen

A young American man who socializes with the Dodsworths abroad.

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Also known as Tom Allen, Tom, the ebullient Tom Allen

First appearance: v

Young Tom Allen shows up with force in XXXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Tom Allen dances with Fran and is a flirtatious presence on the ship.
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BDBilly DeaconSDSam DodsworthECEdith CortrightMAMrs. AllsFDFran DodsworthYTYoung Tom Allen

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  • Other

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  • Wider social orbit
  • Sam's American contacts
  • Protagonist
  • Fran's European circle

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