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Schomberg

A gossipy hotel-keeper in the Eastern port towns.

minor

First appearance: xviii

Schomberg shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Schomberg, the hotel keeper, spreads gossip about Jim and is annoyed by the broken billiard cue.
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In XIX: Schomberg, the hotel keeper, spreads gossip about Jim and is annoyed by the broken billiard…

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  • Closing

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See Schomberg in xviii
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