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Dave Royce
An old friend or colleague of Roger Gale.
minor
Also known as Dave Royce, Dave, old Dave Royce
First appearance: vii
Dave Royce shows up with force in XXXVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Old farm hand who advises caution; recommends starting with cows rather than George's ambitious plans; skeptical but open to new ideas like a Ford.
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Character groups
- Extended Community & Servants
- Gale Family Core
- Protagonist
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