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Mrs. Rolland

A friend of Mrs. Wortle, offers support during the crisis.

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First appearance: part v ii everybody s business

Mrs. Rolland shows up with force in The Stantiloup Correspondence. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bishop's wife, quietly assents to the criticisms, though she is less assertive.
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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