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Perry Ruggles

An old friend of the Merrick family, a bit of a gossip.

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Also known as Perry, Ruggles, old Perry

First appearance: I

Perry Ruggles shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The caretaker at Flintridge who attempts to rescue Hudson after the accident, rowing desperately until his strength fails.
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BMBobby MerrickCMClif MerrickMMMaxine MerrickNMNicholas MerrickMAMarthaPRPerry Ruggles

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  • Other

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  • Supporting characters and community
  • Protagonist
  • Bobby's family and associates
  • Helen's social circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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