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Mr. Principal Crank

An Erewhonian principal involved in the council.

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Also known as Principal Crank

First appearance: xix a council is held at the mayor s in the course of which george turns the tables on the professors

Mr. Principal Crank first appears in 0021 xix a council is held at the mayor s in the course of which george turns the tables on the professors.

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MFMy FatherGEGeorgeDDDr. DownieMHMrs. HumdrumPHProfessor HankyMPMr. Principal Crank

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