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Dr. Harper

A physician who treats a mysterious patient.

minor

Also known as Harper

First appearance: the man out of the nose

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HBHerman BrayleMHMr. HarperMBMr. BrentshawDHDr. HelbersonHBHarker BraytonDHDr. Harper

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  • Breaking point
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  • Closing

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