Little Women · Character
Mr. Dashwood
The editor of the newspaper who publishes Jo's sensational stories.
minor
Also known as Mr. Dashwood
First appearance: part ii xxvii literary lessons
Mr. Dashwood shows up with force in A Friend. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mr. Dashwood first appears in 0028 part ii xxvii literary lessons.
In A Friend: Mr. Dashwood, editor of the Weekly Volcano, receives Jo's manuscript with indifference and skepticism.
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See Mr. Dashwood in part ii xxvii literary lessons