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Curly Hatton

A young man from the South, possibly a soldier or suitor.

minor

Also known as Curly

First appearance: book iii

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LWLucy WeatherbyMBMother Bickerd…MWMollie WingateNENedHSHuger ShepleyCHCurly Hatton

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  • Aristocratic and military circles

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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See Curly Hatton in book iii