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Staggs

A family mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Staggs, the Staggs, Mr. Staggs, Mrs. Staggs

First appearance: ii in which timely provision is made for an emergency that will sometimes arise in the best regulated families

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SBSir Barnet Ske…MTMrs. ToodleWGWalter GaySNSusan NipperMDMr. DombeySTStaggs

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household
  • Lower-class family and schemers

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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