My Brilliant Career · Character
Old Harris
An elderly neighbor or local figure.
minor
Also known as old Harris, Mr. Harris, Poor old Harris, Harris
First appearance: ii an introduction to possum gully
Old Harris shows up with force in Disjointed Sketches and Grumbles. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The school teacher who defends his students against the inspector's criticism.
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