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Madame Couture

Widowed lady who boards at the Maison Vauquer and acts as Victorine's guardian.

minor

Also known as Mme. Couture, Couture

First appearance: father goriot

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LDLaure de Rasti…VTVictorine Tail…VAVautrinEDEugène de Rast…FGFather GoriotMCMadame Couture

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