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Mr. Marbury

A stranger who passes through town.

minor

Also known as Marbury

First appearance: I

Mr. Marbury shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A traveling insurance representative and host of the Sunday evening supper.
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In I: A traveling insurance representative and host of the Sunday evening supper. He is boisterous and acts as a matchmaker, introducing…

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  • Town background figures
  • Protagonist
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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