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Murder in the Gunroom · Character

Mr. Farnsworth

The district attorney investigating the murder.

minor

Also known as Farnsworth, Charles P. Farnsworth

First appearance: vi

Mr. Farnsworth shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

District Attorney who questions Rand about the case and is misled about Gresham's involvement.
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EUElmer UmholtzJRJeff RandSGStephen GreshamARArnold RiversMMMick McKennaMFMr. Farnsworth

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See Mr. Farnsworth in vi