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Mrs. Sparkler

Fanny Dorrit after her marriage to Edmund Sparkler.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Sparkler

First appearance: xxv the chief butler resigns the seals of office

Mrs. Sparkler first appears in 0064 xxv the chief butler resigns the seals of office.

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