Hester · Character
Mr. Rule
A poor old man connected to the Vernon household.
minor
Also known as Poor Mr. Rule, old Rule, Mr. Rule
First appearance: iii the vernonry
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In Miss Catherine: The faithful clerk who, in despair over the bank's crisis, turns to Catherine Vernon. He becomes her confidant and is instrumental in the bank's recovery, later rising to manager. Later, in IX:…
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- Other
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- Vernon family core
- Extended family and rivals
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