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Barney

An old man living at Barney's Gap, possibly a servant or neighbor.

minor

Also known as Barney, old Barney

First appearance: xxxi mr m swat and i have a bust up

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EGEverard GreyLILizaMOMotherMBMr. BeechamMMMrs. M'SwatBABarney

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  • Other

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  • Extended community and cultural references
  • Family and close associates

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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