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Madame Van der Pant

The wife of Mr. Van der Pant, a Dutch visitor.

minor

Also known as Madame

First appearance: 1

Madame Van der Pant shows up with force in § 8. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reunited with her husband after being lost in Kent; described as slender, well-dressed, and reserved.
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Madame Van der Pant first appears in 0002 1.

In § 8: Reunited with her husband after being lost in Kent; described as slender, well-dressed, and reserved.

Later, in § 10: Mentioned as having 'extreme tactfulness' in contrast to her husband's blunt criticisms.

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