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Jim Howland

The town's grocer.

minor

Also known as Howland, James Madison Howland

First appearance: v

Jim Howland shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jim Howland stops to greet Carol with the same grudging phrase, exemplifying the town's predictable interactions.
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ESEzra StowbodyHHHarry HaydockGDGus DahlCDChet DashawayDMDr. McGanumJHJim Howland

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  • Town background figures
  • Main social circle

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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