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Brogley

Money-lender who threatens Solomon Gills's shop.

minor

Also known as Brogley, Mr. Brogley

First appearance: ix in which the wooden midshipman gets into trouble

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TOTowlinsonMDMr. DombeyLSLady SkettlesCFCousin FeenixMBMajor BagstockBRBrogley

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
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