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Ole Specker

An old man in the city, possibly a drunk.

minor

Also known as Ole Specker, Specker, ole Specker, old man Specker

First appearance: section i

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PSPhil SandbourneJHJimmy HerfGBGeorge BaldwinCECecilyETEd ThatcherOSOle Specker

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