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Mrs. Horace Crosby

A married woman in the social circle, possibly connected to Jimmie.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Crosby, Crosby

First appearance: vi

Mrs. Horace Crosby shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The wealthy, ostentatious wife of a Chicago businessman, she corners Mimi in Paris and insists on lunch, displaying her vulgar taste.
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In XIX: The wealthy, ostentatious wife of a Chicago businessman, she corners Mimi in Paris and insists on lunch, displaying her vulgar taste. Later, in Chapter XX: Provides background on Mimi to Jimmie and hosts their…

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BBBert BellamyFRFrancineJDJean DaquinMAMargotOJOld JeanMHMrs. Horace Crosby

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Social Circle Connections
  • Background and Peripheral
  • Daquin Family Circle

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Mimi’s emotional peak occurs as her guilt over accepting sympathy under false pretenses intensifies to the poi…

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See Mrs. Horace Crosby in vi