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Mr. Baps

A dancing master.

minor

Also known as Mr. Baps

First appearance: xii paul s education

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DBDoctor BlimberSBSir Barnet Ske…PDPaul DombeyMCMrs. ChickMTMr. TootsMBMr. Baps

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  • Central characters and household

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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