In the Midst of Life · Character
Jo Bentley
A man who tells a story about a ghostly encounter.
minor
Also known as Mr. Jo, Bentley, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Jo . Bentley
First appearance: a holy terror
Jo Bentley shows up with force in The Famous Gilson Bequest. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The saloon owner who initially refuses Gilson service and later profits from the legal battles as a witness.
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- Ghostly tales and bequests
- Strange marriages and suitors
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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