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Johnnie Gardener
A local man who runs the hotel in Black Hawk and is friendly with the hired girls.
minor
Also known as Johnnie, Johnnie Gardener
First appearance: i
Johnnie Gardener shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Runs the hotel desk, allows the dance to happen despite concerns about his wife's reaction.
Johnnie Gardener first appears in 0025 i.
In VII: Runs the hotel desk, allows the dance to happen despite concerns about his wife's reaction.
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- Other
Character groups
- Black Hawk townspeople
- Central characters and family
- Burdens' hired help
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
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