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Lady Skettles

Sir Barnet's wife, a society hostess.

minor

Also known as Lady Skettles

First appearance: xii paul s education

Lady Skettles shows up with force in The Study of a Loving Heart. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Delights in seeing her eldest son with Florence, and joins the walk where Mr.
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Lady Skettles first appears in 0015 xii paul s education.

In The Study of a Loving Heart: Delights in seeing her eldest son with Florence, and joins the walk where Mr. Carker appears.

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BRBrogleyFDFlorence DombeyCCCaptain CuttleRTRob the GrinderMCMrs. ChickLSLady Skettles

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central characters and household
  • Minor and background figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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