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Virgil

The Roman poet whose works Jim studies with Gaston Cleric.

minor

Also known as Virgil To Carrie

First appearance: i

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GCGaston ClericJQJames Quayle B…JBJim BurdenLLLena LingardMSMary SvobodaVIVirgil

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