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Augustus Moddle

A lovesick, melancholy young man lodging at Todgers'.

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Also known as Mr. Moddle, Moddle, Augustus, Mr. Augustus Moddle, The suffering Moddle, Mrs. Moddle

First appearance: vi

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In XXXII: The youngest gentleman at the boarding house, still pining for Merry but gradually transferring his affections to Charity. He becomes engaged to Charity after a period of sentimental courtship. Later, in LIV:…

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MTMrs. TodgersZSZephaniah Scad…SPSeth PecksniffSGSarah GampTPTom PinchAMAugustus Moddle

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See Augustus Moddle in vi