Jacob's Room · Character
Charles Steele
An artist who paints a portrait of Betty Flanders.
minor
Also known as Steele
First appearance: I
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A painter on the beach, irritated by Betty's movement but pleased with his work.
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- Paris artistic milieu
- Greek affair and travel
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