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Martin Chuzzlewit · Character

Jinkins

A boarder at Todgers' who leads the other young men.

minor

Also known as Mr. Jinkins, Bravo Jink, Jink, old Jink, Bravo

First appearance: vi

Jinkins shows up with force in XXXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having been threatened by Mr.
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In XXXII: Mentioned as having been threatened by Mr. Moddle with a bootjack, and later as sending anonymous letters to Mr.

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LNLummy NedRPRuth PinchGCGeorge Chuzzle…MTMark TapleySGSarah GampJIJinkins

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  • Central Chuzzlewit Circle

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