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Mr. Tyke

A clergyman supported by Bulstrode for a hospital chaplaincy.

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Also known as Mr. Tyke, Tyke

First appearance: xiv

Mr. Tyke shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The curate candidate for the chaplaincy, supported by Bulstrode, though disliked by many for suspected cant.
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In XVIII: The curate candidate for the chaplaincy, supported by Bulstrode, though disliked by many for suspected…

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See Mr. Tyke in xiv
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