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The Bleeding Hearts

The residents of Bleeding Heart Yard.

minor

Also known as Bleeding Hearts

First appearance: xii bleeding heart yard

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WDWilliam DorritMAMaggyMPMr. PlornishMAMary AnneMPMr. PancksTBThe Bleeding Hearts

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  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
  • Circumlocution Office and Society

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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